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R586 DVF

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,580 mi
Last recorded12,580 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 DVF
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 12,580 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 12,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 12,579 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 12,579 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 12,579 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 12,102 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 12,102 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 9,685 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 8,637 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 8,637 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 8,498 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 8,194 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 8,194 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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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R586 DVF 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 61.5%.

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 R586 DVF, 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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R586 DVF is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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