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AY08 GVC

2008 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,689 mi
Last recorded17,689 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YQ5015,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 GVC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 17,689 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 16,847 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 16,847 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,407 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 16,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 13,290 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 13,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 10,623 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 10,623 miles

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

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

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

loose bodywork on headlight surround

Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,330 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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AY08 GVC is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY08 GVC, 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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AY08 GVC is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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