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V248 DYC

1999 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

9,875 mi
Last recorded9,875 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YN508,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 DYC
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 9,875 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 9,875 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 9,874 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 9,874 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 9,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 9,874 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 9,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 9,871 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 9,871 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 9,867 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 9,867 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre valve perished

rear tyre valve perished

Pass 25 May 2017 9,859 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2016 9,849 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 9,849 miles

Registration plate insecure Cracked (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 9,836 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 9,836 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 9,823 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 9,823 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 9,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 9,179 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,657 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 8,184 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 8,183 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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V248 DYC is a 1999 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V248 DYC, 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 V248 DYC registered?

V248 DYC is a 1999 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 4 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V248 DYC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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