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AO08 XVN

2008 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,721 mi
Last recorded11,721 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YQ5015,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XVN
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 11,721 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 17,398 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 27,025 miles

Handlebars bent

Main beam not working

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,424 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 18,424 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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AO08 XVN is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 AO08 XVN, 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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What year was AO08 XVN registered?

AO08 XVN is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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