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S970 NJR

1998 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,116 mi
Last recorded7,116 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YN508,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 NJR
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2013 7,116 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 7,116 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 7,098 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 6,437 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 6,002 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 5,997 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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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S970 NJR is a 1998 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S970 NJR, 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 S970 NJR registered?

S970 NJR is a 1998 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is S970 NJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S970 NJR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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