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R283 MRH

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,462 mi
Last recorded17,462 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 MRH
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,462 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2011 17,462 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2010 17,462 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 17,462 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 5,898 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,582 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,553 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 14,553 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

front tyre presure low

stand spring weak

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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R283 MRH is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R283 MRH, 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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R283 MRH is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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