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R983 NRU

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,955 mi
Last recorded14,955 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 NRU
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 14,955 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 11,458 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 11,432 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 11,428 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

slightly pitted and rusty fork stanions ,top

Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,606 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 Jun 2005 10,362 miles

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

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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R983 NRU is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R983 NRU, 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 R983 NRU registered?

R983 NRU is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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