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Y297 TSJ

2001 Yamaha Yh 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

10,817 mi
Last recorded10,817 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yh 508,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 TSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 10,817 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 10,566 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 28 Jun 2023 10,566 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 10,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 10,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 9,524 miles

slight play in steering head bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2017 9,461 miles

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

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

no rear registration lamp fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 9,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 9,028 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 8,486 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 8,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 7,815 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 7,665 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,362 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 6,930 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 6,486 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 6,131 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 5,556 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 5,556 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2006 4,381 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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Y297 TSJ is a 2001 Yamaha Yh 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y297 TSJ, 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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Y297 TSJ is a 2001 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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