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AE12 HPJ

2012 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

50,762 mi
Last recorded50,762 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 HPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 50,762 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 50,762 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

battery flat

front headlamp panel loose

Pass 6 Nov 2024 42,201 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front panels slightly loose.

Fail 5 Nov 2024 42,201 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front panels slightly loose.

Pass 15 May 2023 40,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 40,602 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 34,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 34,130 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing correctly. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc excessively scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 26,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 26,656 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted rear brake pad pin locking device missing. (1.1.21 (c))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 25,389 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 25,389 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 20,551 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 20,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 15,611 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 12,255 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 12,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2016 12,148 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 6,720 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 6,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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AE12 HPJ is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 14,810 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 AE12 HPJ, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE12 HPJ is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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