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V145 DHR

1999 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,532 mi
Last recorded17,532 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YQ509,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 DHR
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 17,532 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 17,532 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,655 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 13,433 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 13,313 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 11,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,665 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,213 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch cover screws missing!

Fail 12 Jun 2007 17,205 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Centre Front Lower Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch cover screws missing!

screws missing n/s & o/s of fairing!

Pass 2 May 2006 15,782 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 15,782 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

fairing bolts missing!

front forks chrome pitted!

rear tyre tread depth 1.2mm in certain places!

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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V145 DHR is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V145 DHR, 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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V145 DHR is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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