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S645 REG

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,535 mi
Last recorded22,535 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS645 REG
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,535 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 22,531 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

flat rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 17,932 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,395 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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S645 REG is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S645 REG, 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 S645 REG registered?

S645 REG is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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