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FV09 SFJ

2009 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,557 mi
Last recorded3,557 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Yamaha YQ5015,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 SFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 3,557 miles

no lights at time of mot

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 3,557 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

no lights at time of mot

Pass 26 Nov 2020 11,112 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 11,112 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 18,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 16,377 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 16,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

main beam warning lamp comes on with dipped beam.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 15,269 miles

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

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

SIDE STAND WEAK

Fail 27 Sep 2013 15,232 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,130 miles

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

screw missing front mudguard

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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FV09 SFJ is a 2009 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 15,378 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 FV09 SFJ, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FV09 SFJ is a 2009 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 2 August 2009.

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