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EA12 LTY

2012 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,944 mi
Last recorded24,944 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 LTY
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2026 24,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front dust seals fitted incorrectly

Fail 11 Apr 2026 24,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 11,899 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 9,581 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 9,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 6,817 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 6,775 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 6,738 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 6,709 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 6,609 miles

beam bender fitted to headlamp

Fail 16 Jun 2017 6,609 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 5,503 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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EA12 LTY is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 14,810 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 EA12 LTY, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA12 LTY is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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