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W342 RAA

2000 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,930 mi
Last recorded14,930 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 RAA
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 14,930 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nail in front tyre

both brake lever pivots worn

Fail 7 Nov 2014 14,930 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in front tyre

both brake lever pivots worn

Pass 5 Nov 2013 12,506 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 7,920 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 7,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,613 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 13,613 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,984 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 6,120 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 6,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 1,430 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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W342 RAA is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W342 RAA, 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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W342 RAA is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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