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AO51 MLE

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,117 mi
Last recorded24,117 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 MLE
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,117 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 21,157 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake lever pivots hav no locking nut or spring washer

test not fully completed as vehicle cut out on test and wouldnt restart

Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,648 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 15,822 miles

engine leaking koolent

Fail 29 Apr 2010 15,822 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

engine leaking koolent

Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,427 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 15,427 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,815 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 7,831 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 7,831 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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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AO51 MLE is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AO51 MLE, 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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AO51 MLE is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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