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W478 PTY

2000 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,222 mi
Last recorded2,222 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 PTY
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2016 2,222 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking front fender (6.1.1c)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 522 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 522 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2013 510 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 470 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 470 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 428 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 390 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 390 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 335 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 241 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47 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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W478 PTY is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W478 PTY, 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 W478 PTY registered?

W478 PTY is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W478 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W478 PTY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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