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FY59 WRL

2009 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,019 mi
Last recorded21,019 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Yamaha YQ5015,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 WRL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 21,019 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork legs (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 20,812 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front mudguard missing.

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Some body work missing.

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 15,239 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 15,074 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 8,748 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 8,748 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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FY59 WRL is a 2009 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY59 WRL, 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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What year was FY59 WRL registered?

FY59 WRL is a 2009 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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