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S309 KLJ

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,733 mi
Last recorded14,733 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 KLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 14,733 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 10,752 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 10,731 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 6,476 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 6,476 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S309 KLJ is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Black 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 S309 KLJ, 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 S309 KLJ registered?

S309 KLJ is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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