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RRL 331Y

1983 Yamaha SA50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,826 mi
Last recorded3,826 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SA504,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRL 331Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSA50
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 3,826 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 3,826 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2012 3,826 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 3,826 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 3,826 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 3,826 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 3,064 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

drive system noisey

long travel on rear brake lever

rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 22 Jun 2010 3,046 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake noisey

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 4 Nov 2005 2,884 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 2,884 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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RRL 331Y is a 1983 Yamaha SA50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha SA50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 4,270 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 RRL 331Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha SA50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRL 331Y registered?

RRL 331Y is a 1983 Yamaha SA50, first registered on 26 April 1983.

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