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WK04 XLJ

2004 Yamaha YN50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,529 mi
Last recorded160,529 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YN506,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 XLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2017 160,529 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Front flat tyre

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

boyth mirrors missing

none starter

speedo cable not connected

Pass 26 Apr 2016

Nearside and offside fork stanchions pitted.

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Seat latch/ lock broken but seat not insecure.

Speedometer inoperable.

Starter motor inoperative.

main stand spring missing but not fouling

Fail 19 Apr 2016 122,029 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

main stand spring missing but not fouling

speedo cable snapped

Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 2,026 miles

starter motor not working

Pass 2 May 2012 1,621 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 1,621 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

battery not showing charge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 8,876 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 7,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 7,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 5,281 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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WK04 XLJ is a 2004 Yamaha YN50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 6,613 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 WK04 XLJ, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WK04 XLJ is a 2004 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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