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S401 JEO

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,733 mi
Last recorded10,733 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 JEO
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2011 10,733 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

nearside mirror missing

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,961 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,348 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 9,348 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2008 8,782 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front tyre wearing on outside edges

Pass 5 Sep 2007 7,992 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 7,549 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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S401 JEO is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S401 JEO, 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 S401 JEO registered?

S401 JEO is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S401 JEO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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