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S50 YAM

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,963 mi
Last recorded12,963 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,283 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 10,152 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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S50 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S50 YAM, 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 S50 YAM registered?

S50 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S50 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 YAM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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