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YFM 54W

1981 Yamaha SA50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,494 mi
Last recorded5,494 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SA503,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFM 54W
MakeYamaha
ModelSA50
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 5,494 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 5,494 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha SA50?

Based on 410 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
102
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 10
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 8
Direction indicators not working 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 6
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YFM 54W is a 1981 Yamaha SA50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha SA50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 3,318 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 SA50 fails its MOT is direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFM 54W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SA50 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha SA50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFM 54W registered?

YFM 54W is a 1981 Yamaha SA50, first registered on 30 January 1981.

Is YFM 54W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFM 54W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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