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S753 JHG

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,880 mi
Last recorded15,880 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 JHG
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 15,880 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 15,880 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,012 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 13,000 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2014 9,642 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 8,618 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 7,625 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 7,602 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 6,832 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,574 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 6,470 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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S753 JHG is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S753 JHG, 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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S753 JHG is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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