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V173 JFM

1999 Yamaha Yh 50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,089 mi
Last recorded12,089 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yh 508,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 JFM
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,767 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2011 11,767 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,747 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 Dec 2005 11,767 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yh 50?

Based on 3,082 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
566
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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V173 JFM is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yh 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 8,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yh 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V173 JFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yh 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Yh 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V173 JFM is a 1999 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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