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AF08 TLW

2008 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,331 mi
Last recorded1,331 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YQ5015,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 TLW
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 1,331 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 1,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 1,210 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 1,210 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 16,184 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 11,681 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 9,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 9,128 miles

Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 7,348 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 6,373 miles

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

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

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 TLW is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TLW, 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 TLW is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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