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Y798 COT

2001 Yamaha Yh 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,136 mi
Last recorded11,136 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yh 508,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 COT
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 11,136 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

oil warning light on

Fail 23 Jan 2009 11,136 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

oil warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2008 10,470 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 10,470 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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Y798 COT is a 2001 Yamaha Yh 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y798 COT, 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 Y798 COT registered?

Y798 COT is a 2001 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y798 COT safe to buy?

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