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V488 FAE

2000 Yamaha YN50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,197 mi
Last recorded17,197 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YN508,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 FAE
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 17,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,630 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 16,614 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 15,817 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 15,817 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 11,684 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 7,730 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 7,503 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear no.plate.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 6,895 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Screws missing from front panel.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 6,567 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 6,567 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 6,250 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 6,080 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 5,610 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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V488 FAE is a 2000 Yamaha YN50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 8,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V488 FAE, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V488 FAE registered?

V488 FAE is a 2000 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V488 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V488 FAE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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