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R308 EEX

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,267 mi
Last recorded18,267 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 EEX
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 18,267 miles

rear tyre under inflated

Fail 5 Feb 2013 18,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)

Rear Brake cable knotted (3.2.A1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 14,295 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,298 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 11,815 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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R308 EEX is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R308 EEX, 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 R308 EEX registered?

R308 EEX is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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