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V42 JHB

1999 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,622 mi
Last recorded8,622 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YN508,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 JHB
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 8,622 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 8,622 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust mounting bolt missing

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

all rear bodywork loose

Pass 13 Dec 2011 5,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 5,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2008 5,235 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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V42 JHB is a 1999 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V42 JHB, 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 V42 JHB registered?

V42 JHB is a 1999 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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