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FH08 FGX

2008 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,039 mi
Last recorded17,039 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YQ5015,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FGX
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,039 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 16,974 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 12,332 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 12,332 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,860 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 11,860 miles

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

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

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

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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FH08 FGX is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FH08 FGX, 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 FH08 FGX registered?

FH08 FGX is a 2008 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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