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R898 OTT

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,210 mi
Last recorded5,210 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 OTT
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 5,210 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 5,210 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 5,210 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 5,210 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 5,210 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 4,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 3,459 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 1,922 miles

The rear tyre valve is perrished.

Fail 2 Jul 2007 1,909 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 1,909 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 1,863 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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R898 OTT is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R898 OTT, 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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R898 OTT is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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