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AY55 BYM

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,733 mi
Last recorded14,733 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BYM
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 14,733 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 14,724 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 12,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 8,968 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 5,896 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 5,501 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 5,501 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 5,501 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 4,740 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 4,500 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 4,500 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 3,949 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 3,949 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 2,909 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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AY55 BYM is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY55 BYM, 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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What year was AY55 BYM registered?

AY55 BYM is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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