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R253 LFE

1997 Yamaha Jog

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,551 mi
Last recorded2,551 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 LFE
MakeYamaha
ModelJog
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 2,551 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 2,551 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 2,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 2,551 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 2,551 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 2,551 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,512 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 2,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 2,551 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 2,551 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 2,551 miles

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Jog?

Based on 1,750 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
551
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 47
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 46
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
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R253 LFE is a 1997 Yamaha Jog in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Jog fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R253 LFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Jog typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Jog is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R253 LFE registered?

R253 LFE is a 1997 Yamaha Jog, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R253 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 LFE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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