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V491 EJA

2000 Yamaha Yh 50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

4,238 mi
Last recorded4,238 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yh 507,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 EJA
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 4,238 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front tyre hevily cracking but no cord or ply visable (advise replacement)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 4,238 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front tyre hevily cracking but no cord or ply visable (advise replacement)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 4,233 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 2,524 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 2,524 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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V491 EJA is a 2000 Yamaha Yh 50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yh 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 7,698 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 Yh 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V491 EJA, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Yh 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V491 EJA registered?

V491 EJA is a 2000 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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