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W738 WTH

2000 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,291 mi
Last recorded15,291 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YN508,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 WTH
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 15,291 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 15,111 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 15,111 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 14,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 14,950 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 14,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 14,710 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 14,618 miles

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

handlebars and front wheel not in line

Pass 18 Mar 2020 14,350 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 13,550 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 13,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 13,500 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 3,494 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2011 13,490 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2011 13,490 miles

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

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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W738 WTH is a 2000 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W738 WTH, 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 W738 WTH registered?

W738 WTH is a 2000 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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