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S229 YOL

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

6,820 mi
Last recorded6,820 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 YOL
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 6,820 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 6,808 miles

Riders seat insecure Does not lock (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 6,797 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlight slightly loose but still secure

Pass 9 Jul 2018 5,676 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 5,676 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 4,192 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 4,146 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 3,635 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 3,594 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 3,952 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 3,952 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 3,061 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 2,802 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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S229 YOL 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 61.5%.

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 S229 YOL, 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 S229 YOL registered?

S229 YOL is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S229 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S229 YOL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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