MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear tyre flat
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
oil leak
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
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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
Centre Rear Upper Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?
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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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What year was R640 ALK registered?
R640 ALK is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 11 June 1998.
Is R640 ALK safe to buy?
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