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Y291 HWJ

2001 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,930 mi
Last recorded8,930 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YN508,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 HWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 8,930 miles

no mirrors fitted

rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 27 Jan 2017 8,930 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

no mirrors fitted

rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 1 Nov 2013 8,931 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 8,929 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 8,929 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 8,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 7,468 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 5,401 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 4,679 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 4,037 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 2,996 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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Y291 HWJ is a 2001 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 8,263 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 Y291 HWJ, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y291 HWJ registered?

Y291 HWJ is a 2001 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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