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R97 FDX

1998 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,479 mi
Last recorded7,479 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 FDX
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 7,479 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,160 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 13,553 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 13,553 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 10,383 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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R97 FDX 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 60%.

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 R97 FDX, 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 R97 FDX registered?

R97 FDX is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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