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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
no speedo or clocks fitted to motor cycle no indicator or main beam tell tale lamps
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YQ50?
Based on 34,454 MOT tests across 6,064 vehicles.
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T542 SBB is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 T542 SBB, 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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T542 SBB is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 18 May 1999.
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