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FG08 ABK

2008 Yamaha YQ50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,113 mi
Last recorded22,113 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YQ5015,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ABK
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 22,113 miles

Front Tyre wearing odd

Pass 22 Aug 2014 16,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,450 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 16,447 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 15,102 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 12,519 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 12,510 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 11,617 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 11,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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FG08 ABK is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FG08 ABK, 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 FG08 ABK registered?

FG08 ABK is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is FG08 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 ABK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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