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WL04 VGA

2004 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

87,501 mi
Last recorded87,501 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YN506,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 VGA
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,501 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 87,501 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 87,501 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,337 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

advise speedo not working

front exhaust slight leak

Fail 28 May 2019 87,318 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

advise speedo not working

front exhaust slight leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,189 miles

Battery discharged.

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 86,189 miles

Battery discharged.

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,899 miles

Headbearings slightly notchy.

Nearside and offside fork dust shields perished.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 84,899 miles

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

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

Headbearings slightly notchy.

Nearside and offside fork dust shields perished.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 6,354 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 6,354 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,820 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 31 Oct 2012 82,820 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 7,464 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 1,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 1,600 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?

Based on 23,061 MOT tests across 3,666 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 664
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 413
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 305
Tyre tread not clearly visible 282
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WL04 VGA is a 2004 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 6,613 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 YN50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 840 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL04 VGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YN50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WL04 VGA is a 2004 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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