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S703 AAF

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,514 mi
Last recorded7,514 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 AAF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 7,514 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 7,514 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) wheel nut loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 6,358 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 6,310 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 8,068 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 8,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

stand damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2007 6,121 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

cut in rear tyre

perish marks in front tyre

stand damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2007 6,061 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

cut in rear tyre

perish marks in front tyre

stand damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2006 4,210 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 4,210 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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S703 AAF is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S703 AAF, 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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S703 AAF is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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