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R510 YGV

1997 Yamaha Bws

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,722 mi
Last recorded13,722 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Bws13,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 YGV
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,722 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 13,722 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Bws?

Based on 1,850 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
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R510 YGV is a 1997 Yamaha Bws in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Bws models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 13,722 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 Bws fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R510 YGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Bws typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Bws is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R510 YGV registered?

R510 YGV is a 1997 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R510 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 YGV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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