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R640 ALK

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,777 mi
Last recorded12,777 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 ALK
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 12,777 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 11,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 11,871 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 11,811 miles

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

Rear tyre flat

Fail 16 Apr 2018 11,811 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear tyre flat

Pass 18 Feb 2017 11,805 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2017 11,804 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 10,823 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 8,805 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 7,794 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 7,794 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 7,793 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 7,794 miles

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

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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R640 ALK 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 69.2%.

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 R640 ALK, 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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R640 ALK is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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