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AJ08 DHE

2008 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,632 mi
Last recorded45,632 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YQ5015,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 DHE
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 45,632 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 35,100 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 35,093 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure fairing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 32,880 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 32,880 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 29,946 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 25,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 25,699 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 20,805 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 20,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,807 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 14,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 12,696 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 12,696 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,573 miles

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

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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AJ08 DHE is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ08 DHE, 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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AJ08 DHE is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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