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S688 KUT

1998 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

13,133 mi
Last recorded13,133 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 KUT
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 13,133 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied Both (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 12,604 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 11,895 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 11,573 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 11,565 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated With oil or grease (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated With oil or grease (1.1.13 (b))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected Handle bars move independent to lower yolks (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 11,057 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2018 11,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 8,059 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 8,059 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 5,037 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 5,037 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 4,781 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 4,621 miles

Number plate cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2012 4,450 miles

Headlight panel loose

Number plate been glued together

Pass 23 Sep 2011 4,194 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2011 4,187 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 4,009 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 3,378 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 2,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 2,702 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 2,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 2,421 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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S688 KUT is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S688 KUT, 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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S688 KUT is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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