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W742 WAD

2000 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

11,759 mi
Last recorded11,759 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YN508,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 WAD
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 11,759 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 11,752 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 11,751 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,600 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 11,585 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 10,482 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 9,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 8,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 7,246 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 7,246 miles

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

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 5,270 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,265 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 5,265 miles

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 13,097 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 13,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlamp panel loose,front tyre near limit

Pass 31 Jul 2006 5,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 10,644 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 3,867 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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W742 WAD is a 2000 Yamaha YN50 in Blue 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 W742 WAD, 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 W742 WAD registered?

W742 WAD is a 2000 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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