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VLA 553X

1981 Yamaha RD50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,499 mi
Last recorded8,499 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLA 553X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD50
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 8,499 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 8,425 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 8,351 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 8,267 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 May 2019 8,198 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 8,154 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 8,154 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 8,107 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 8,041 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 7,846 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 7,846 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD50?

Based on 314 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
132
Miles/Year
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 6
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 4
Direction indicators not working 4
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 3
Footrest missing 2
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VLA 553X is a 1981 Yamaha RD50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Yamaha RD50 fails its MOT is stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLA 553X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VLA 553X registered?

VLA 553X is a 1981 Yamaha RD50, first registered on 2 October 1981.

Is VLA 553X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLA 553X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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