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FJ04 EFK

2004 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,953 mi
Last recorded22,953 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YQ5011,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 EFK
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 22,953 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 22,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 22,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,953 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 22,953 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel brake lever pumps up air in system (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible tape across lower of plate (0.1 (b))

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

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Stop lamp not working from front or rear switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,950 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 22,948 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,686 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 21,639 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 19,608 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 19,498 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 15,943 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 15,906 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 6,167 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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FJ04 EFK is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 11,272 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 FJ04 EFK, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ04 EFK is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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