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WL04 NRJ

2004 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Yamaha YN506,613 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 NRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015
Pass 8 Jan 2014

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Dec 2013

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

exhaust sounded like it was blowing, when the engine was briefly running

rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2009 5,896 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 5,896 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

insecure body work

Fail 7 Sep 2009 5,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 4,350 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 4,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

number plate light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2007

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 10 Aug 2007

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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WL04 NRJ is a 2004 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WL04 NRJ, 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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WL04 NRJ is a 2004 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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