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Y398 EFT

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

802 mi
Last recorded802 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 EFT
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 785 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 730 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 599 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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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Y398 EFT is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 11,005 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 Y398 EFT, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y398 EFT registered?

Y398 EFT is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y398 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y398 EFT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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