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S734 BFA

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,252 mi
Last recorded8,252 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 BFA
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,252 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 8,252 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 8,089 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 7,193 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 7,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 5,682 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 5,654 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 5,137 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2006 5,115 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 3,634 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 3,617 miles

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

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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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S734 BFA is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S734 BFA, 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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S734 BFA is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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