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W388 SMW

2000 Yamaha YN50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

14,054 mi
Last recorded14,054 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YN508,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 SMW
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 14,054 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 14,054 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 14,049 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 14,046 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible 130/70/12 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 14,044 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Exhaust header badly rusted (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 130/70-12 tread just Visible. (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 14,011 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 14,006 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 13,393 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 13,150 miles

Stand spring missing, customer using bungee cord as replacment

Pass 8 Aug 2013 13,109 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 13,109 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,811 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 12,811 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 11,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,221 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 11,221 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,155 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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W388 SMW is a 2000 Yamaha YN50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W388 SMW, 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 W388 SMW registered?

W388 SMW is a 2000 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 15 July 2000.

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