MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Stop lamp not working poss switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
centre stand badly worn
oil spilt on rear shock
rear brake adjustment on limit
rear light lens taped up
stoplight did not illuminate when front brake lever first applied
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
centre stand badly worn
oil spilt on rear shock
rear brake adjustment on limit
rear light lens taped up
stoplight did not illuminate when front brake lever first applied
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?
Based on 23,061 MOT tests across 3,666 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y297 JGS is a 2001 Yamaha YN50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y297 JGS, 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 Y297 JGS registered?
Y297 JGS is a 2001 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 12 April 2001.
Is Y297 JGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y297 JGS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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