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BF59 YLC

2009 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Yamaha YQ5015,378 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YLC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020

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

no lighting fitted, for use in daylight hours only

Fail 17 Aug 2020

All direction indicators missing ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working BOTH CONTROLS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 21,815 miles

Central Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,437 miles

Front front fender mounting screw on nearside not fitted correctly,but fender is secure

Pass 19 Dec 2014 18,976 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 18,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 13,806 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 13,806 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 13,647 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 13,647 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 12,145 miles

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

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

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear shock loose at bottom fixing

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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BF59 YLC is a 2009 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 15,378 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 BF59 YLC, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF59 YLC is a 2009 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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