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AP08 EFS

2008 Yamaha YQ50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,425 mi
Last recorded23,425 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YQ5015,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EFS
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2016 23,412 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device missing brake pad lock pin missing. (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2014 18,567 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 17,606 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 17,606 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 15,771 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 15,771 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 10,125 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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AP08 EFS is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50 in Silver 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 AP08 EFS, 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 AP08 EFS registered?

AP08 EFS is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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