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AU04 EAJ

2004 Yamaha YQ50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,430 mi
Last recorded33,430 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YQ5011,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 EAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,430 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

brake light has poor visability

slight corrosion on frame but not considered excesive

various fairing damaged and inscure

Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,890 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,856 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 29,856 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

front tyre flat

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear tyre has a slit, but not down to banding

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,461 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 19,461 miles

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 13,801 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 13,714 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,059 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 10,059 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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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AU04 EAJ is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 11,272 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 AU04 EAJ, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU04 EAJ is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 11 April 2004.

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