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BX08 MWL

2008 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,635 mi
Last recorded20,635 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YQ5015,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 MWL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,635 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 18,972 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 14,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2012 11,039 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 11,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 4,728 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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BX08 MWL is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50 in White 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 BX08 MWL, 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 BX08 MWL registered?

BX08 MWL is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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