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CU51 HRE

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,815 mi
Last recorded7,815 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 HRE
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 7,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 6,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 6,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 4,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 734 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 628 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 620 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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 HRE is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CU51 HRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 HRE registered?

CU51 HRE is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is CU51 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 HRE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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