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EO51 XRU

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,365 mi
Last recorded11,365 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 XRU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 11,365 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. one bolt and mounting bracket bent (7.1.1.c)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 11,365 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. one bolt and mounting bracket bent (7.1.1.c)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 11,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 11,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,763 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 8,763 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,763 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 8,206 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 6,756 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 5,138 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

n/s front fork tube pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 5,138 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

n/s front fork tube pitted

Pass 3 Oct 2008 4,009 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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EO51 XRU is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EO51 XRU, 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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EO51 XRU is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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