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S735 JEO

1999 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Yamaha YQ509,184 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 JEO
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016
Fail 11 Aug 2016

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014
Fail 5 Dec 2014

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 2 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

number plate may not meet legal requirements

Fail 6 Nov 2013 2 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

number plate may not meet legal requirements

Pass 2 Jul 2012

bolt missing from exhaust bracket

speedo not working

Fail 30 Jun 2012

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

bolt missing from exhaust bracket

speedo not working

Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,938 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 14,938 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 14,041 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 14,023 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 9,970 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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S735 JEO is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 9,184 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 S735 JEO, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S735 JEO registered?

S735 JEO is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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