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V496 FTN

1999 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,735 mi
Last recorded18,735 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YQ509,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 FTN
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2016 18,735 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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V496 FTN is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 V496 FTN, 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 V496 FTN registered?

V496 FTN is a 1999 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V496 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V496 FTN shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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