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T221 RYA

1999 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,552 mi
Last recorded15,552 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YN508,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT221 RYA
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 15,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 15,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front mudguard missing

Pass 26 Jul 2019 15,455 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 15,449 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 15,448 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 15,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2015 15,356 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 15,356 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 14,645 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 14,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 14,308 miles

main stand pivot worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,965 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,885 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,449 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,825 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 8,946 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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T221 RYA is a 1999 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T221 RYA, 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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What year was T221 RYA registered?

T221 RYA is a 1999 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is T221 RYA safe to buy?

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