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S743 JLN

1998 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,952 mi
Last recorded4,952 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 JLN
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 4,952 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 4,609 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 4,606 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,601 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 4,517 miles

Rear number plate cracked but still readable

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering & handling adversely affected by the front tyre which needs replacing.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 4,464 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 4,464 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

nearside mirror missing

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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S743 JLN is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Blue 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 S743 JLN, 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 S743 JLN registered?

S743 JLN is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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