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B77 BEG

1985 Yamaha V50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

29,516 mi
Last recorded29,516 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Yamaha V5020,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB77 BEG
MakeYamaha
ModelV50
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,516 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 29,516 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 28,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,424 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 27,424 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 25,057 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 23,035 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 3 May 2011 23,839 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 23,839 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,716 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 22,711 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 5 May 2009 21,786 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 21,786 miles

Centre Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,658 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,338 miles

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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B77 BEG is a 1985 Yamaha V50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B77 BEG, 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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B77 BEG is a 1985 Yamaha V50, first registered on 19 March 1985.

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