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R276 RFR

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,675 mi
Last recorded14,675 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 RFR
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 14,675 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 14,675 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,299 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 14,291 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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R276 RFR is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R276 RFR, 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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R276 RFR is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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