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R65 JAF

1998 Yamaha YN50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,703 mi
Last recorded18,703 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 JAF
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front mudguard missing

Fail 1 Jun 2012 18,703 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front mudguard missing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,282 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 16,206 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 15,575 miles

stud broken on silencer fixing.

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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R65 JAF is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R65 JAF, 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 R65 JAF registered?

R65 JAF is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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