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X879 BDV

2001 Yamaha Yh 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,245 mi
Last recorded4,245 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yh 508,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 BDV
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 4,245 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 3,954 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 3,882 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 3,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 3,655 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 3,590 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yh 50?

Based on 3,082 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
566
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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X879 BDV is a 2001 Yamaha Yh 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Yh 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 8,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yh 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X879 BDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yh 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yh 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X879 BDV registered?

X879 BDV is a 2001 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X879 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X879 BDV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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