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GX55 FWS

2005 Yamaha YN50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,871 mi
Last recorded1,871 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YN504,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 FWS
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2013 1,871 miles

Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 6,634 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Fail 16 Jul 2012 6,634 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 6,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 6,116 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 6,116 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Registration Plate Light Inoperative

Rear Brake Lever Has Excessive Travel

Rear Tyre Flat

Pass 29 Jul 2009 3,870 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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GX55 FWS is a 2005 Yamaha YN50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GX55 FWS, 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 GX55 FWS registered?

GX55 FWS is a 2005 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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