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J324 JGV

1991 Yamaha Bws

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,216 mi
Last recorded1,216 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Bws3,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ324 JGV
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 1,216 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 1,215 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 1,215 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2013 592 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 16 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 7,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 7,031 miles

FRONT TYRE PERISHING

Fail 30 Nov 2009 7,031 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

FRONT TYRE PERISHING

FRRONT OFFSIDE HEADLAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE

Pass 17 Nov 2008 6,336 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

one headlight is not working

Pass 27 Nov 2007 5,750 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 5,750 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Bws?

Based on 1,850 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
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J324 JGV is a 1991 Yamaha Bws in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Bws models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 3,281 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 Bws fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J324 JGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Bws typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha Bws is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J324 JGV is a 1991 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 2 November 1991.

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