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LRL 394X

1981 Yamaha SA50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,331 mi
Last recorded8,331 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SA503,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRL 394X
MakeYamaha
ModelSA50
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,331 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2009 8,319 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2008 8,232 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

numder plate deteriated

Fail 29 Jul 2008 8,232 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

numder plate deteriated

How Reliable is the Yamaha SA50?

Based on 410 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
102
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 10
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 8
Direction indicators not working 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 6
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LRL 394X is a 1981 Yamaha SA50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha SA50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 3,318 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 SA50 fails its MOT is direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LRL 394X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SA50 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha SA50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LRL 394X is a 1981 Yamaha SA50, first registered on 25 August 1981.

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