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V257 EAK

1999 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,795 mi
Last recorded13,795 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YQ509,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 EAK
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,795 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,187 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre has had a puncture repair

Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,030 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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V257 EAK is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 V257 EAK, 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 V257 EAK registered?

V257 EAK is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V257 EAK safe to buy?

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