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V597 FCY

1999 Yamaha Yh 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,169 mi
Last recorded14,169 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yh 508,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 FCY
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 14,169 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,558 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 9,761 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 8,358 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 8,358 miles

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Brake lever excessively corroded (3.2.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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V597 FCY is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V597 FCY, 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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What year was V597 FCY registered?

V597 FCY is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V597 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V597 FCY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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