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AE55 GZH

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

1,490 mi
Last recorded1,490 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 GZH
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 1,490 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 1,278 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 1,278 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 1,208 miles

Headlamp aim not 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))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 6 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 31,377 miles

Exhaust slightly loose BOLT MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 31,377 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose BOLT MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 30,114 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 30,114 miles

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted mounting bolt snapped off (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 30,113 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 12,175 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

appears to have non standard exhaust fitted

centre stand in poor condition but holds in closed position correctly

Pass 29 Oct 2015 11,171 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 11,171 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 8,993 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 2,380 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 2,380 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,465 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 19,465 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,100 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 11,100 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))

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

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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AE55 GZH is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 13,564 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 AE55 GZH, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE55 GZH is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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