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AF08 HNB

2008 Yamaha YQ50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,659 mi
Last recorded21,659 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YQ5015,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HNB
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 21,659 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 21,654 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,634 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 21,633 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 17,722 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 17,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,912 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,418 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YQ50?

Based on 34,454 MOT tests across 6,064 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,434
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,064
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,796
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,372
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,307
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 969
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 693
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AF08 HNB is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 15,224 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 YQ50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 2,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 HNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YQ50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF08 HNB is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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