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R672 RCJ

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,892 mi
Last recorded7,892 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 RCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 7,892 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 7,891 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 5,930 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 5,930 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 3,210 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 1,967 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 1,915 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 1,463 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 1,442 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 1,257 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 1,257 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 1,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 1,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 669 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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R672 RCJ is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R672 RCJ, 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 R672 RCJ registered?

R672 RCJ is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R672 RCJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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