Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox (2007)

249 real MOT outcomes analysed • 22.3% first-time pass rate

2007 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox

CarHunch analysed 249 real MOT records for the 2007 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 57.7% below UK average

22.3%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

14,750

typical mileage

10,040–18,337 middle half

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.48

avg MOT failures per car

over 2.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	245	21.3%	0.48
Other (2%)	4	83.3%	0.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,040

low mileage

14,750

typical

18,337

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox vehicles fall between 10,040 and 18,337 miles.

2007 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox — Still on the Road

11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 — 52% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2020.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.48

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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