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V478 EBC

1999 Yamaha Yh 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,867 mi
Last recorded18,867 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yh 508,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 EBC
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 18,867 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 17,887 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear tyre cracking on walls

Fail 2 Mar 2017 17,887 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded chassis (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 18 Nov 2015 17,822 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 17,814 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,897 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

worn/tired center stand spring

Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,454 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,551 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,128 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,254 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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V478 EBC is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V478 EBC, 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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V478 EBC is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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