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R343 VWN

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,832 mi
Last recorded22,832 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 VWN
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,219 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 22,219 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 11 Sep 2008 21,461 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,114 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 19,089 miles

Outer Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,396 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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R343 VWN is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R343 VWN, 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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R343 VWN is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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