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YL18 DCF

2018 Yamaha Ns

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,292 mi
Last recorded14,292 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Yamaha Ns11,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 DCF
MakeYamaha
ModelNs
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 14,292 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 13,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 13,799 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure FRONT FAIRING INSECURE (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 13,728 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose the rear engine mount is loose, the engine / rear wheel wobbles (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lower coolant hose has a cable tie holding it on

rear exhaust bracket cracked

the front fairing slightly loose

Fail 22 Jul 2023 13,556 miles

All position lamps not working no lights (4.2.1 (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 Headlamp insecure front panel/headlight loose (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 11,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 10,356 miles

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

Front handlebar cover loose

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 10,355 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front floor panel sharp edges

Front handlebar cover loose

Front no front mudguard fitted

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Ns?

Based on 4,721 MOT tests across 924 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,533
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
924
On UK Roads
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YL18 DCF is a 2018 Yamaha Ns in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2018 Yamaha Ns models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 11,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Yamaha Ns typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 8 years old, this Yamaha Ns is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YL18 DCF is a 2018 Yamaha Ns, first registered on 13 June 2018.

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