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S709 BDE

1998 Yamaha YN50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,130 mi
Last recorded28,130 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 BDE
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,130 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 28,130 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,458 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 24,345 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,345 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 24,233 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 24,233 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,909 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 23,909 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,278 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,628 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,960 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,922 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,215 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 17,844 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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S709 BDE is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Black 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 S709 BDE, 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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S709 BDE is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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