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AY08 HMD

2008 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,455 mi
Last recorded38,455 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YQ5015,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 HMD
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 38,455 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 37,815 miles

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))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

front floating disc appears to have excessive play. advise early inspection/rectification

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,095 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 28,047 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,700 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 May 2011 18,599 miles

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

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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AY08 HMD is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMD, 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 AY08 HMD registered?

AY08 HMD is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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