MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,446 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
rear tyre showing signs of starting to crack
How Reliable is the Yamaha YQ50?
Based on 34,454 MOT tests across 6,064 vehicles.
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R179 SGC is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R179 SGC, 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 R179 SGC registered?
R179 SGC is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 26 May 1998.
Is R179 SGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R179 SGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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