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Y498 VFF

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,647 mi
Last recorded10,647 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 VFF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,647 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 10,646 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,354 miles

both tyres under inflated

Fail 28 Oct 2006 7,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 6,983 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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Y498 VFF is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Y498 VFF, 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 Y498 VFF registered?

Y498 VFF is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 29 July 2001.

Is Y498 VFF safe to buy?

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