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CU51 BVF

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

5,788 mi
Last recorded5,788 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BVF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 5,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 5,788 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 4,189 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2011 4,189 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2010 3,166 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp Wired incorrctly, When dipped switch is applied main beam illuminates (Vice Versa)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 3,166 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp Wired incorrctly, When dipped switch is applied main beam illuminates (Vice Versa)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 9,888 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 9,837 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 8,678 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 7,304 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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CU51 BVF is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU51 BVF, 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 CU51 BVF registered?

CU51 BVF is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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