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R538 TSL

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,526 mi
Last recorded11,526 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 TSL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 11,526 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 9,574 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 7,572 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 7,572 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

both front and rear brake pads worn

vehicle battery flat

Pass 25 Jul 2009 7,506 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 6,878 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 5,947 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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R538 TSL is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R538 TSL, 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 R538 TSL registered?

R538 TSL is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R538 TSL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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