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T542 JCA

1999 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,574 mi
Last recorded19,574 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YN508,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT542 JCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 19,574 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 19,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 18,771 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 18,771 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 18,105 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 18,105 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,423 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 17,423 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 16,643 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 16,643 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 16,016 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,500 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 14,792 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,103 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,687 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,222 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 12,222 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 11,911 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 11,911 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 11,550 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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T542 JCA 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 71.4%.

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 T542 JCA, 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 T542 JCA registered?

T542 JCA is a 1999 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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