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S304 KLJ

1998 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,335 mi
Last recorded12,335 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 KLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 12,335 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 12,335 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking centre stand (6.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,849 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 20,849 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies replaced broken stop light switch (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation replaced both perished tyre valves (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 8,894 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 8,894 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 8,407 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 8,382 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 8,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 8,311 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 8,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 8,244 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 7,652 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 7,652 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 5,366 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 5,323 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 5,170 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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S304 KLJ is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S304 KLJ, 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 S304 KLJ registered?

S304 KLJ is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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