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W457 TPW

2000 Yamaha Yh 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

493 mi
Last recorded493 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yh 507,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 TPW
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 493 miles

rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2024 6 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 15,361 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front tyre cracking (20 years old)

Pass 26 Apr 2022 14,919 miles

Front tyre starting to crack 18 years old

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 14,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 14,597 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 14,597 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2013 12,596 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 12,596 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 9,835 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 8,959 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 7,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2009 7,851 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 6,426 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 4,515 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 4,515 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 1,232 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yh 50?

Based on 3,082 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
566
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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W457 TPW is a 2000 Yamaha Yh 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yh 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 7,698 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 Yh 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W457 TPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yh 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Yh 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W457 TPW registered?

W457 TPW is a 2000 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W457 TPW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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