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S948 BTL

1998 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,651 mi
Last recorded83,651 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 BTL
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 6,625 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 6,623 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 6,513 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 6,513 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 May 2009 6,334 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 6,334 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 5 May 2006 2,991 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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S948 BTL is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Blue 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 S948 BTL, 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 S948 BTL registered?

S948 BTL is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S948 BTL 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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