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Y541 MCL

2001 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,409 mi
Last recorded14,409 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YN508,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 MCL
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 14,409 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 14,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing covered by learner plate (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 7,912 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 6,025 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 5,292 miles

headlight aim at MAX but lights unlikely to cause dazzle to other road users.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 5,271 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

headlight aim at MAX but lights unlikely to cause dazzle to other road users.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 4,768 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 4,429 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 3,912 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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Y541 MCL is a 2001 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y541 MCL, 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 Y541 MCL registered?

Y541 MCL is a 2001 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 24 August 2001.

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