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W473 TPW

2000 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,547 mi
Last recorded16,547 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 TPW
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,547 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Jun 2010 16,530 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,848 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,479 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 17,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,035 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 12,165 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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W473 TPW is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W473 TPW, 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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W473 TPW is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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