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S153 RUJ

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129 mi
Last recorded129 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 RUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 129 miles

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

No mirrors fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2015 129 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

No mirrors fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2014 7,015 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 6,532 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 5,406 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

stand spring week

Fail 24 Feb 2011 5,400 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

stand spring week

Pass 15 Oct 2008 3,831 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 3,828 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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S153 RUJ 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 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 S153 RUJ, 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 S153 RUJ registered?

S153 RUJ is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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