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AU54 HBL

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,155 mi
Last recorded7,155 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 HBL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2013 7,155 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 7,155 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 5,724 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 5,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 4,404 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 3,791 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 3,791 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 2,115 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 2,115 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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AU54 HBL is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU54 HBL, 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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AU54 HBL is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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