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WL04 VFW

2004 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YN506,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 VFW
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 2 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 28,701 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 27,866 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 27,866 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 5,280 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 4,871 miles

Oil leak

front fairing close to front fender

Fail 24 Oct 2009 4,871 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Oil leak

front fairing close to front fender

main stand spring weak not holding stand fully up stand worn

Pass 27 Sep 2008 3,191 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 3,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 1,159 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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WL04 VFW 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 70%.

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 VFW, 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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What year was WL04 VFW registered?

WL04 VFW is a 2004 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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