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WJ05 BWA

2005 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Yamaha YN504,939 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 BWA
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 8,686 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 8,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,593 miles

dampness in clocks

Fail 9 Mar 2009 7,569 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

dampness in clocks

Pass 14 Mar 2008 6,843 miles

1. battery flat at time of test 2. dash clocks showing signs of water ingress

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

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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WJ05 BWA is a 2005 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 4,939 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 WJ05 BWA, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ05 BWA registered?

WJ05 BWA is a 2005 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 BWA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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