1998 Yamaha YN50 0.0L Petrol · S659 AFS

The 2024‑08‑26 MOT, the latest official test, recorded a failure with no defects listed, meaning the vehicle cannot be considered demonstrably roadworthy at this time. The preceding 2022‑07‑18 entries show a pass at 3,497 miles followed by a failure at 3,482 miles, indicating that the maintenance record does not reveal a clear upward or downward trend; rather, the vehicle has been tested intermittently with no consistent improvement. At 28 years old, the 6,369‑mile odometer reading equates to roughly 227 miles per year, a figure that points to light usage or extended periods of inactivity. The interval between the July 2022 tests (≈3,500 miles) and the August 2024 test (6,369 miles) spans just over a year and a half, during which the mileage rose by about 2,887 miles, or roughly 2,300 miles annually, higher than the historical average but still modest for a vehicle of this age. A buyer should therefore focus on components that commonly develop despite low usage, such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and binding brake calipers, as well as brake discs, exhaust condition, and any signs of structural rust. The absence of recorded defects does not guarantee that wear has been avoided, so inspection of tyre tread, wiper blades, fluid levels, and the integrity of the chassis and suspension is essential. Given the recent failure and the intermittent testing history, a thorough physical examination covering the items mentioned above is strongly advised before any purchase decision.