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EA08 HCP

2008 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,337 mi
Last recorded25,337 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YQ5015,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 HCP
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 25,337 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,974 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,260 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 18,245 miles

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

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

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 18,245 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 18,245 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))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 11,510 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 11,510 miles

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

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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EA08 HCP is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EA08 HCP, 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 EA08 HCP registered?

EA08 HCP is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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