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YN51 GBY

2001 Aixam 500

Red Diesel 479cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,640 mi
Last recorded26,640 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Aixam 50027,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 GBY
MakeAixam
Model500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine479cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 26,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,458 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 26,402 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,175 miles

off side front road spring fouled by screen wash res.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 26,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front road spring fouled by screen wash res.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,749 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 25,748 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,317 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,991 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,170 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,337 miles

How Reliable is the Aixam 500?

Based on 3,000 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 182
Stop lamp not working 165
Steering rack gaiter split 144
brake binding 101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 98
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YN51 GBY is a 2001 Aixam 500 in Red with a 479cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Aixam 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 27,062 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 Aixam 500 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN51 GBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aixam 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Aixam 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN51 GBY registered?

YN51 GBY is a 2001 Aixam 500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YN51 GBY safe to buy?

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