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V208 FOT

1999 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,380 mi
Last recorded7,380 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YQ509,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 FOT
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 7,380 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 7,378 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,163 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 16,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,631 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 18,631 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,037 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 6,884 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 16,884 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

rear tyre going flat!!

Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,314 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 15,314 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

rear tyre under inflated

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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V208 FOT is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V208 FOT, 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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V208 FOT is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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