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S97 MFV

1999 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,135 mi
Last recorded12,135 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YN508,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 MFV
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 12,135 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 11,886 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 11,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 11,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 11,308 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

stand missing

Pass 20 Jun 2018 11,102 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 11,096 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2016 11,012 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 10,952 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,945 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre out of shape

Fail 14 May 2012 10,914 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 10,914 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 10,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 10,613 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 10,613 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 10,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,207 miles

steering pulling to the side when turning and manuvering

Fail 14 May 2008 10,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

steering pulling to the side when turning and manuvering

Pass 11 May 2007 10,047 miles

Upper Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 9,877 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 9,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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S97 MFV is a 1999 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S97 MFV, 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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S97 MFV is a 1999 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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