MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,148 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) 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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R255 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 R255 EOW, 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 R255 EOW registered?
R255 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 16 March 1998.
Is R255 EOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R255 EOW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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