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R98 FDX

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,239 mi
Last recorded14,239 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 FDX
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 14,239 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 14,221 miles

Stop lamp not working Front switch n/w (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 13,552 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 13,552 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 14,989 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 14,989 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 14,989 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,989 miles

machine needed fuel to get started. new battery fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2009 14,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 14,956 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,855 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,514 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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R98 FDX is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R98 FDX, 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 R98 FDX registered?

R98 FDX is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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