MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)
Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Yamaha YQ50?
Based on 34,454 MOT tests across 6,064 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N888 COB is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2003 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 10,117 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 N888 COB, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N888 COB registered?
N888 COB is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 2 July 2003.
Is N888 COB safe to buy?
The MOT history for N888 COB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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