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S724 BEH

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,886 mi
Last recorded93,886 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS724 BEH
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2007 93,886 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2006 9,388 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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S724 BEH is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 S724 BEH, 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 S724 BEH registered?

S724 BEH is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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