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R151 SGC

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,764 mi
Last recorded11,764 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 SGC
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 11,764 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 11,764 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 May 2014 10,535 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 10,535 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 8,978 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 8,948 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

rear body pannels loose and hanging

Pass 27 Jul 2011 3,922 miles

both tyre valves cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2008 1,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 639 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 639 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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R151 SGC is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 8,273 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 R151 SGC, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R151 SGC is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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