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EN54 ZGR

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 ZGR
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020
Fail 13 Jan 2020

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front brake hoses poorly secured

Front fairing & head light poorly secured

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Poor beam image on dip beam

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake component inadequately mounted Brake hoses fouling on tyre on lock (1.1.21 (c))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure fairing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 25,262 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

body panels loose

no mirrors fitted

rear brake fluid looks low

Fail 12 Sep 2016 22,105 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

body panels loose

no mirrors fitted

rear brake fluid looks low

Pass 8 Aug 2015
Pass 2 Nov 2013 16 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear engine mount slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2013 16 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Outer Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2012

Front Lower Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Inner Front Lower Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

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

Outer Front Lower Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Outer Rear Lower Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 125 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 57 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,570 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 17,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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EN54 ZGR is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EN54 ZGR, 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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EN54 ZGR is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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