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R608 SSA

1998 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,540 mi
Last recorded8,540 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 SSA
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 8,540 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 8,444 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 3,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 3,522 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 3,497 miles

temp headlamp deflector fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2011 3,496 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 3,483 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 3,359 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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R608 SSA is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R608 SSA, 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 R608 SSA registered?

R608 SSA is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R608 SSA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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