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S727 CAA

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,795 mi
Last recorded10,795 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 CAA
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 10,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 10,795 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 24,134 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Slight damage to o/s/f indicator lens - secure & no white light showing.

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Various areas of panel damage - all secure.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced 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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S727 CAA is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S727 CAA, 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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S727 CAA is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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