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Y987 SNB

2001 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,495 mi
Last recorded6,495 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YN508,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 SNB
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 6,495 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 5,167 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

front tyre has cracks in the side walls

Fail 10 Jun 2011 5,167 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

front tyre has cracks in the side walls

Pass 7 Jun 2010 5,167 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 5,167 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2009 4,835 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 4,835 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 3,704 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 3,704 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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Y987 SNB 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 55.6%.

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 Y987 SNB, 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 Y987 SNB registered?

Y987 SNB is a 2001 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y987 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 SNB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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