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S659 AMR

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

9,905 mi
Last recorded9,905 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 AMR
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 9,905 miles

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

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

bike in poor general condition

Fail 16 Feb 2010 9,905 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

bike in poor general condition

Pass 12 Jan 2010 9,086 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 9,086 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 9,081 miles

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 shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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S659 AMR is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S659 AMR, 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 S659 AMR registered?

S659 AMR is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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