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R165 UGC

1998 Yamaha YN50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,948 mi
Last recorded28,948 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 UGC
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 28,948 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,314 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 26,205 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 26,052 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,707 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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R165 UGC is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R165 UGC, 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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R165 UGC is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R165 UGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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