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N311 PDL

1996 Yamaha Bws

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,585 mi
Last recorded2,585 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Bws7,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 PDL
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 2,585 miles

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

crack in fairing

Fail 16 Oct 2006 24,695 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,695 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 2,419 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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N311 PDL is a 1996 Yamaha Bws in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Bws models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 7,512 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 N311 PDL, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Bws is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N311 PDL registered?

N311 PDL is a 1996 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N311 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N311 PDL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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