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R248 NPR

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,475 mi
Last recorded4,475 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 NPR
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2007 4,475 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 4,475 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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R248 NPR is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R248 NPR, 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 R248 NPR registered?

R248 NPR is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R248 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 NPR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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