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W839 VGT

2000 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

8,032 mi
Last recorded8,032 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW839 VGT
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2007 8,032 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,285 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 7,280 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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W839 VGT is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 W839 VGT, 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 W839 VGT registered?

W839 VGT is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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