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CY08 KXA

2008 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

29,686 mi
Last recorded29,686 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YQ5015,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 KXA
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,686 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 29,685 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,636 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust bracket damaged

front nearside suspension dust seals loose

Fail 18 Jun 2016 29,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired internal deterioration which destroys the headlamp pattern (1.2.3a)

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

exhaust bracket damaged

front nearside suspension dust seals loose

side stand bracket loose

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,374 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 15,925 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 15,924 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 15,907 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

nearside front footrest cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2012 13,960 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 13,958 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,880 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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CY08 KXA is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CY08 KXA, 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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CY08 KXA is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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