MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,556 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
o s r grabrail missing
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))
o s r grabrail missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Main beam tell tell inop
Rear Brake lever not smooth operation
Rear number plate larger fonts
Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Main beam tell tell inop
Rear Brake lever not smooth operation
Rear number plate larger fonts
Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?
Based on 23,061 MOT tests across 3,666 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R43 GCV is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R43 GCV, 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 R43 GCV registered?
R43 GCV is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 22 April 1998.
Is R43 GCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R43 GCV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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