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R158 BEY

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,013 mi
Last recorded7,013 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 BEY
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 7,013 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 6,952 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 6,952 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 6,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 6,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 6,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 6,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 6,778 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 6,765 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 6,734 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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R158 BEY 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 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R158 BEY, 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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What year was R158 BEY registered?

R158 BEY is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R158 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 BEY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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