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R120 FDX

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,966 mi
Last recorded2,966 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 FDX
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 2,966 miles

rear tyre starting to perish

various panel screws missing/loose

Pass 6 Jun 2012 2,956 miles

Centre Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

front and rear tyres showing signs of perishing

main stand stiff to operate

Pass 6 May 2010 2,870 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 2,773 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 2,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 2,000 miles

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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R120 FDX is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 8,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R120 FDX, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R120 FDX registered?

R120 FDX is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R120 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 FDX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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