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AO62 NKN

2012 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,199 mi
Last recorded8,199 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 NKN
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 8,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 8,140 miles

slight corrosion to fork yokes

Pass 10 Nov 2023 17,126 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 17,126 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 16,777 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 16,777 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 15,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Speedometer needle broken.

Fail 12 Nov 2021 15,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls LH stop light switch doesn't work. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Speedometer needle broken.

Pass 14 Nov 2020 14,593 miles

Speedometer needle broken

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 11,089 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 11,089 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 9,635 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 7,245 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 7,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 5,157 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 4,650 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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AO62 NKN is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO62 NKN, 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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AO62 NKN is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 3 November 2012.

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