MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Yamaha YQ50?
Based on 34,454 MOT tests across 6,064 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V889 ESG is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 2000 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 10,710 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 V889 ESG, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V889 ESG registered?
V889 ESG is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 11 February 2000.
Is V889 ESG safe to buy?
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