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T866 TCS

1999 Yamaha Yh 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,144 mi
Last recorded6,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yh 508,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT866 TCS
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 6,144 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 5,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened FORK INNER PITTED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened FORK INNER PITTED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 5,610 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 5,569 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 5,267 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,015 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 May 2014 4,998 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 4,330 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 4,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 3,761 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 3,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 2,253 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 2,250 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 2,230 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 2,001 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 970 miles

Battery low bike had to run for lights etc

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 970 miles

Battery low bike had to run for lights etc

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 969 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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T866 TCS is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T866 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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T866 TCS is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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