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T74 BAY

1999 Yamaha Yh 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,993 mi
Last recorded2,993 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yh 508,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 BAY
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 2,993 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 2,992 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 947 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 803 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 800 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 791 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 7,846 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 768 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 517 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yh 50?

Based on 3,082 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
566
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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T74 BAY is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yh 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 8,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yh 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T74 BAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yh 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Yh 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T74 BAY registered?

T74 BAY is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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