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X248 ARD

2000 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 ARD
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,381 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,060 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,000 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 23,997 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,914 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 23,914 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 22,474 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 22,473 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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X248 ARD is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X248 ARD, 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 X248 ARD registered?

X248 ARD is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X248 ARD shows 9 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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