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V159 DUT

1999 Yamaha YN50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,442 mi
Last recorded10,442 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YN508,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 DUT
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,442 miles

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

speedometer cable broken

Pass 26 Jun 2010 9,519 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 9,488 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 6,860 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 6,855 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,445 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 6,445 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 6,265 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 6,256 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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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V159 DUT is a 1999 Yamaha YN50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V159 DUT, 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 V159 DUT registered?

V159 DUT is a 1999 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 18 September 1999.

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