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S867 WPU

1998 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,950 mi
Last recorded12,950 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YQ508,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS867 WPU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 12,950 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 12,930 miles

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

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 12,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 10,608 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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S867 WPU is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S867 WPU, 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 S867 WPU registered?

S867 WPU is a 1998 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S867 WPU safe to buy?

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