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GY55 UPB

2005 Yamaha YN50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,361 mi
Last recorded6,361 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YN504,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 UPB
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 6,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 4,723 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 4,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 2,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

o/s/f fork seal corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2013 2,930 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

o/s/f fork seal corroding

Fail 2 Jan 2010 2,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nail in rear tyre

front fender missing

front seat hinge broken

Pass 27 Aug 2008 848 miles

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

front mudguard missing

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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GY55 UPB is a 2005 Yamaha YN50 in Orange 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 GY55 UPB, 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 GY55 UPB registered?

GY55 UPB is a 2005 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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