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S748 VYC

1998 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,929 mi
Last recorded16,929 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 VYC
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 16,929 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,929 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 14,692 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 14,681 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,908 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 11,262 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 11,262 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 9,606 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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S748 VYC is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Red 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 S748 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S748 VYC registered?

S748 VYC is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S748 VYC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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