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X278 NWC

2000 Yamaha YN50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,628 mi
Last recorded12,628 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YN508,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 NWC
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 12,628 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

no left hand mirror

no number plate light

Pass 21 Feb 2009 9,946 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 9,946 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 7,960 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 7,960 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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X278 NWC is a 2000 Yamaha YN50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X278 NWC, 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 X278 NWC registered?

X278 NWC is a 2000 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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