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R142 UWL

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,456 mi
Last recorded30,456 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 UWL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,456 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 30,456 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,520 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 24,520 miles

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)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 10,967 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

both front fork , inner tubes are pitted .

Pass 6 Jan 2006 9,912 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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R142 UWL is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R142 UWL, 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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R142 UWL is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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