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R482 DNG

1998 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,378 mi
Last recorded16,378 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 DNG
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 16,378 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

broken panels

number plate light not working

small cut in rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2014 16,378 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

broken panels

number plate light not working

small cut in rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,703 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front mudguard broken

number plate light not working

plastics broken

stand bent

Fail 18 Jul 2013 15,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front mudguard broken

number plate light not working

plastics broken

stand bent

Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,806 miles

front mudguard broken

number plate light not working

Fail 3 Jul 2012 14,806 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

front mudguard broken

number plate light not working

rear tyre side walls cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2008 14,141 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

general poor vehicle condition

slight binding front brake

unable to check entire length of front brake hose

Fail 7 Jun 2008 14,128 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R482 DNG is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R482 DNG, 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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R482 DNG is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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