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S965 VBJ

1999 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,526 mi
Last recorded28,526 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YN508,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 VBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,526 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,790 miles

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 27,790 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,113 miles

Front tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2014 27,109 miles

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

Front tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,221 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 25,221 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,634 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 24,634 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,078 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,776 miles

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

Upper Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 22,767 miles

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

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

Upper Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,099 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 22,075 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,199 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S965 VBJ is a 1999 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,353 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 S965 VBJ, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S965 VBJ is a 1999 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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