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KE05 BXY

2005 Yamaha Yh 50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,934 mi
Last recorded10,934 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yh 505,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 BXY
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2024 10,934 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 10,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 9,836 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 9,398 miles

front fairing damaged

screen damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2016 9,334 miles

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

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

front fairing damaged

screen damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2015 8,746 miles

front fairing damaged

front screen damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2013 8,740 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear 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(i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 7,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,295 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,489 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yh 50?

Based on 3,082 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
566
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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KE05 BXY is a 2005 Yamaha Yh 50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yh 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 5,966 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 Yh 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE05 BXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yh 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yh 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE05 BXY registered?

KE05 BXY is a 2005 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is KE05 BXY safe to buy?

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