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W378 RLJ

2000 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,540 mi
Last recorded14,540 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YN508,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 RLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 14,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 14,540 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,540 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 14,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 11,831 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,330 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 10,330 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 8,933 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 8,933 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,827 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 7,827 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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W378 RLJ is a 2000 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W378 RLJ, 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 W378 RLJ registered?

W378 RLJ is a 2000 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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