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W159 TJF

2000 Yamaha YN50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,182 mi
Last recorded20,182 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YN508,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 TJF
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 20,182 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 20,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 19,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear brake wear indicator indicates brake shoes near wear limit.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,661 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear brake wear indicator indicates brake shoes near wear limit.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 18,213 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,213 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,989 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 15,582 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 15,582 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 14,961 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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W159 TJF is a 2000 Yamaha YN50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W159 TJF, 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 W159 TJF registered?

W159 TJF is a 2000 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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