MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front fender missing
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS
front fender missing
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
side stand bent causing bike not to free stand
How Reliable is the Yamaha YQ50?
Based on 34,454 MOT tests across 6,064 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S181 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S181 JRU, 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 S181 JRU registered?
S181 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S181 JRU safe to buy?
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