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R505 NHG

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

19,427 mi
Last recorded19,427 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 NHG
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 19,427 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Centre stand worn missing spring

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre perishing and cracking and treads

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Engine drive belt cover missing bolt with one boat very loose and hanging out of side casing

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre perishing and cracking and treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Various fairing panels loose

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 19,427 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Centre stand worn missing spring

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust header gasket blown with loose bolts (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre perishing and cracking and treads

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Engine drive belt cover missing bolt with one boat very loose and hanging out of side casing

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre perishing and cracking and treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Various fairing panels loose

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 19,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Send to stand doesn’t return correctly and is fouling the floor whilst riding

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 19,193 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

centre stand spring dose not hold stand up correctly

Pass 4 May 2023 18,760 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 May 2022 18,432 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 May 2021 18,244 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre slightly cracking in tread

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Rear shock slight loss of damping

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 18,170 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear tyre tread stepped

Pass 11 Feb 2019 18,073 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre slightly stepped

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre slightly stepped

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 17,634 miles

Both front and rear tyre slightly stepped

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,230 miles

Front tyre slightly stepped

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 17,028 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,437 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 14,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 13,076 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 11,741 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 11,741 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 10,507 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 7,470 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 7,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 7,426 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 7,393 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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R505 NHG is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R505 NHG, 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 R505 NHG registered?

R505 NHG is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R505 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 NHG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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