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T896 KNW

1999 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,575 mi
Last recorded11,575 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YQ509,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT896 KNW
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake mounting slight movement.

front tyre slightly perished

lower seat, centre console plastic missing

no speedo cable fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,575 miles

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

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

no speedo cable fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 11,575 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

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

headset plastic likely to impeded steering

no speedo cable

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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T896 KNW is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 T896 KNW, 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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T896 KNW is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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