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Y87 UEU

2001 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

13,055 mi
Last recorded13,055 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YN508,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 UEU
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 13,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 12,656 miles

Central Front Outer Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2024 12,601 miles

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Outer Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork seals light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 11,447 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 11,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2020 11,221 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 10,545 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 10,205 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 10,204 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 10,193 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2016 9,842 miles

rear tyre split in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2015 9,471 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 9,467 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 9,465 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 9,063 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 8,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,151 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 7,239 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 6,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 5,459 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 5,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 4,455 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 4,455 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 3,388 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 2,397 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 2,397 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

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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Y87 UEU is a 2001 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y87 UEU, 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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Y87 UEU is a 2001 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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