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GX05 FVU

2005 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

29,588 mi
Last recorded29,588 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YN504,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 29,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (monitor) (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 29,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (monitor) (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 27,502 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 27,493 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,376 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013
Fail 26 Jun 2013

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 1,544 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 25 Jun 2012 1,544 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

centre stand does not return correctly

number plate light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2011 117 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 6,070 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 6,070 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 3,487 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Number plate lamp inoperative

Fail 14 Mar 2009 3,487 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Number plate lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Mar 2008 3,091 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 3,091 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?

Based on 23,061 MOT tests across 3,666 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 664
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 413
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 305
Tyre tread not clearly visible 282
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GX05 FVU is a 2005 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 4,939 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha YN50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 840 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 FVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YN50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX05 FVU registered?

GX05 FVU is a 2005 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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