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E517 BOO

1988 Yamaha QT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,484 mi
Last recorded4,484 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha QT505,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE517 BOO
MakeYamaha
ModelQT50
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 4,484 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 4,483 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 4,430 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 4,399 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 4,381 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 4,301 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))

Fail 16 Sep 2011 4,301 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha QT50?

Based on 1,263 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
84
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 34
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 22
Direction indicators not working 21
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp 20
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 19
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E517 BOO is a 1988 Yamaha QT50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha QT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 5,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha QT50 fails its MOT is direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E517 BOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha QT50 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha QT50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E517 BOO registered?

E517 BOO is a 1988 Yamaha QT50, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is E517 BOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E517 BOO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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