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HW04 BVK

2004 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,929 mi
Last recorded3,929 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YN506,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 BVK
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 3,929 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 3,927 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 2,879 miles

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

rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 13 Feb 2013 2,879 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2012 1,599 miles

front tyre slight cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2011 1,259 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 1,222 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 5,445 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 2,134 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 1,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 1,180 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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HW04 BVK is a 2004 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 6,613 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 HW04 BVK, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW04 BVK registered?

HW04 BVK is a 2004 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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