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RKP 514W

1981 Yamaha SA50

Beige Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,549 mi
Last recorded3,549 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SA503,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKP 514W
MakeYamaha
ModelSA50
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 3,549 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 3,494 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 604 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 427 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha SA50?

Based on 410 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
102
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 10
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 8
Direction indicators not working 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 6
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RKP 514W is a 1981 Yamaha SA50 in Beige with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha SA50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 3,318 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 SA50 fails its MOT is direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKP 514W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SA50 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha SA50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKP 514W registered?

RKP 514W is a 1981 Yamaha SA50, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is RKP 514W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKP 514W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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