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CP55 VLU

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Bronze Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VLU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015

belly pan loose

side stand loose

Fail 6 Mar 2015

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

belly pan loose

side stand loose

Pass 1 Mar 2014
Fail 25 Feb 2014

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012

side stand mounting loose

Pass 6 Jun 2011 2,457 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 2,456 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 1 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 1 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008
Fail 21 Oct 2008

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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CP55 VLU is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Bronze with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CP55 VLU, 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 CP55 VLU registered?

CP55 VLU is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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