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S690 XAD

1998 Yamaha YN50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,867 mi
Last recorded11,867 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 XAD
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 11,867 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 10,995 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 10,995 miles

Centre Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Centre Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 10,995 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,995 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 10,995 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,451 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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S690 XAD is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S690 XAD, 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 S690 XAD registered?

S690 XAD is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 17 October 1998.

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