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AU61 YRT

2012 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,377 mi
Last recorded32,377 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 YRT
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 32,377 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear rear shock has corrosion to spring (surface only)

center stand badly bent

Pass 1 Apr 2022 31,281 miles

Both rear view mirrors missing at time of test

Centre stand bent

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 31,281 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sidecar structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front mudguard and lower panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear view mirrors missing at time of test

Centre stand bent

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 31,249 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure front mudgaurd (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure lower body panels (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 28,456 miles

Both rear view mirrors missing

Centre stand pivot worn

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has uneven wear likely as a result of been used underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 23,473 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 20,873 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 25 Mar 2017 17,320 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 17,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 12,411 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,898 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

advised brake pads rear low

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
Full Yamaha YQ50 reliability report

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AU61 YRT is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU61 YRT, 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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AU61 YRT is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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