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B510 WKM

1985 Yamaha V50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,990 mi
Last recorded9,990 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1985 Yamaha V5020,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB510 WKM
MakeYamaha
ModelV50
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 9,990 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 9,880 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 9,880 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 9,523 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 8,957 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 8,407 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 7,743 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 6,776 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 6,085 miles

horn poor

Fail 21 Mar 2006 5,621 miles

Chain gaurd missing.

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Horn switch in poor condition.

Indicater tell tale inop.

Rear brake light switch inop.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 5,621 miles

Chain gaurd missing.

Horn switch in poor condition.

Indicater tell tale inop.

Rear brake light switch inop.

How Reliable is the Yamaha V50?

Based on 507 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
117
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 10
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 7
Tyre has ply or cord exposed 6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 5
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B510 WKM is a 1985 Yamaha V50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 20,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha V50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B510 WKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Yamaha V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B510 WKM registered?

B510 WKM is a 1985 Yamaha V50, first registered on 9 April 1985.

Is B510 WKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B510 WKM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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