MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear 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))
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))
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))
How Reliable is the Yamaha YQ50?
Based on 34,454 MOT tests across 6,064 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R343 VWN registered?
R343 VWN is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 24 June 1998.
Is R343 VWN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R343 VWN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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