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T855 TCS

1999 Yamaha Yh 50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,634 mi
Last recorded8,634 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yh 508,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT855 TCS
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 8,634 miles

Front fork stanchions pitted.

Fail 2 Dec 2024 8,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 7,731 miles

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired lense cracked (4.2.1 (b))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 7,731 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 7,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

centre stand condition

exhaust condition

rear lamp condition

rear mudguard

Fail 31 Jul 2014 7,700 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,180 miles

front wheel alignment out almost to excess

Fail 25 Apr 2013 6,180 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

front wheel alignment out almost to excess

Pass 5 May 2011 5,676 miles

MOTORBIKE MAIN STAND NOT SECURE IN THE STOW AWAY POSITION

Fail 5 May 2011 5,676 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

MOTORBIKE MAIN STAND NOT SECURE IN THE STOW AWAY POSITION

Pass 12 May 2010 4,895 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 4,876 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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T855 TCS is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T855 TCS, 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 T855 TCS registered?

T855 TCS is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T855 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T855 TCS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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