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S378 LHG

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,446 mi
Last recorded16,446 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 LHG
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 16,446 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 16,446 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,446 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 16,446 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2013 16,411 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 16,411 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 16,395 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,847 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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S378 LHG is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S378 LHG, 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 S378 LHG registered?

S378 LHG is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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