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V598 KWU

1999 Yamaha Yh 50

Maroon Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

9,352 mi
Last recorded9,352 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yh 508,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 KWU
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 9,352 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

front wheel bearings slightly noisy

slight pitting of forks

Pass 13 Feb 2019 9,107 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tyre deteriorating

Registration plate damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2019 9,096 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tyre deteriorating

Registration plate damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2018 7,398 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 7,394 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front tyre perished

Fail 30 Jul 2014 7,394 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2013 7,323 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre cracking with age

Pass 18 Feb 2011 6,440 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 6,440 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 5,670 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 5,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2008 2,870 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 2,870 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 431 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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V598 KWU is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50 in Maroon with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V598 KWU, 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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V598 KWU is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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