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BG08 EPA

2008 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,930 mi
Last recorded30,930 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YQ5015,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 EPA
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,930 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 30,930 miles

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

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre Flat.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,930 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 30,930 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,930 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 30,930 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,005 miles

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

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

rear tyre as slight cracking.

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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BG08 EPA is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG08 EPA, 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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BG08 EPA is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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