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R43 GCV

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

10,556 mi
Last recorded10,556 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 GCV
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 10,556 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 10,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 9,729 miles

o s r grabrail missing

Fail 12 Oct 2021 9,729 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 7,487 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 7,483 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 6,387 miles

Main beam tell tell inop

Rear Brake lever not smooth operation

Rear number plate larger fonts

Fail 17 Sep 2019 6,387 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 6,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 822 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 822 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 822 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 789 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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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.

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