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S397 ADL

1998 Yamaha YN50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,517 mi
Last recorded12,517 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 ADL
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 12,517 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 9,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 3,853 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 3,849 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 3,733 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 3,669 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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S397 ADL is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S397 ADL, 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 S397 ADL registered?

S397 ADL is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S397 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S397 ADL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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