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W188 DWT

2000 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,717 mi
Last recorded8,717 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YN508,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 DWT
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 8,717 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Number plate cracked

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 8,717 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Number plate cracked

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Mainstand spring weakened

Pass 8 Dec 2010 7,682 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 7,653 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 15,958 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,958 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,398 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,130 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 14,066 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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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W188 DWT is a 2000 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W188 DWT, 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 W188 DWT registered?

W188 DWT is a 2000 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W188 DWT safe to buy?

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