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BRV 657W

1980 Yamaha V50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,618 mi
Last recorded5,618 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRV 657W
MakeYamaha
ModelV50
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 5,618 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 5,616 miles

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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BRV 657W is a 1980 Yamaha V50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BRV 657W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRV 657W registered?

BRV 657W is a 1980 Yamaha V50, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is BRV 657W safe to buy?

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