MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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))
Stand spring missing, customer using bungee cord as replacment
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?
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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.
Is W388 SMW safe to buy?
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