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W243 WDF

2000 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,291 mi
Last recorded34,291 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 WDF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 34,291 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 32,462 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 30,676 miles

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

brake light does not illuminate when back brake applied.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 30,676 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

brake light does not illuminate when back brake applied.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 29,596 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 29,582 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 29,276 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,702 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,783 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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W243 WDF is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W243 WDF, 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 W243 WDF registered?

W243 WDF is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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