Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

30% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R reliable?

Based on MOT data from 125 vehicles, the 2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R (2013)

125 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74% first-time pass rate

2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R

CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 Yamaha NS 50 Aerox R is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 55% against the national benchmark of 80%—a stark 25-point gap that signals real durability concerns. More worryingly, 30.4% of these scooters have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the threshold where serious safety issues become a pattern rather than an outlier.

These machines are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 10,655 miles), yet they're still racking up an average of 1.34 failures and 4.4 advisories per MOT, suggesting the problems aren't simply wear-related but point to design or maintenance vulnerabilities. If you're considering buying one, budget for regular repairs and have a trusted mechanic inspect the braking and suspension systems in particular—this model will demand more hands-on attention than most scooters its age.

We have limited data for the 2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

74%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

30.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.34

Over 5.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–14k

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These stats describe 125 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 125 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 30.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,655

typical

7,352

low mileage

14,490

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R vehicles fall between 7,352 and 14,490 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,352 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,352–14,490 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox Rs sit.

⚠ Over 19,561 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox R — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 15% of 2013 Yamaha Ns 50 Aerox Rs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (15% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.34

Avg failures per vehicle

4.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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