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V230 JBH

1999 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,096 mi
Last recorded3,096 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YQ509,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV230 JBH
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 3,096 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 2,917 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 2,783 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 2,629 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2022 2,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 2,488 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 2,414 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 2,339 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 2,113 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 1,724 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 1,550 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 1,415 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 492 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 3,120 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 1,843 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 1,269 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 1,260 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 1,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 1,140 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 1,076 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
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V230 JBH is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V230 JBH, 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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What year was V230 JBH registered?

V230 JBH is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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