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S42 SKK

1998 Yamaha YN50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,465 mi
Last recorded8,465 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 SKK
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 8,465 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 7,693 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 7,693 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 7,133 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 6,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 6,994 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 6,265 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 6,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 6,224 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 5,983 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 5,636 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 5,613 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 5,613 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 4,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 3,976 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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S42 SKK is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S42 SKK, 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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S42 SKK is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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