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AY51 EHF

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

21,725 mi
Last recorded21,725 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EHF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 21,725 miles

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,856 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2015 17,857 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 15,826 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 15,826 miles

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

Front Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,462 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 13,462 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 12,072 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 12,072 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 9,808 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 9,797 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 8,168 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 8,168 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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AY51 EHF is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY51 EHF, 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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What year was AY51 EHF registered?

AY51 EHF is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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