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R704 MKO

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,353 mi
Last recorded8,353 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 MKO
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 8,353 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 7,926 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 7,320 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 7,320 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 6,527 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 5,753 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 4,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 4,981 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,153 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 3,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 3,563 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 3,078 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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R704 MKO is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R704 MKO, 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 R704 MKO registered?

R704 MKO is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R704 MKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 MKO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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