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T48 OGB

1999 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

5,211 mi
Last recorded5,211 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YQ509,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 OGB
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 5,211 miles

Both front forks corroded and pitted

aftermarket handlebars fitted

aftermarket silencer fitted

chassis number on frame unreadable - plate on rear

condition of bar ends

condition of light switch

condition/security of bodywork

front brake noisy

indicator speed

no rear mud gaurd fitted

one mirror fitted

rear number plate condition

rear spring painted

seat security

Fail 30 Oct 2013 5,221 miles

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

front brake noisy

indicator speed

no rear mudguard fitted

one mirror fitted

rear no plate condition

rear spring painted

seat security

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

aftermarket handlebars fitted

aftermarket silencer fitted

chassis no on front frame unreadable- plate on rear

condition of bar ends

condition of light switch

condition/security of bodywork

Fail 19 Oct 2013 5,211 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

aftermarket handlebars fitted

aftermarket silencer fitted

chassis no on front frame unreadable- plate on rear

condition of bar ends

condition/security of bodywork

front brake noisy

indicator speed

no rear mudguard fitted

one mirror fitted

rear spring painted

seat security

Fail 28 Sep 2013 5,209 miles

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

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

front tyre has crazing

high beam tell tale light is not operating

Pass 14 Sep 2012 4,136 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
Full Yamaha YQ50 reliability report

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T48 OGB is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 T48 OGB, 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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T48 OGB is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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