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GK04 FHU

2004 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Yamaha YQ5011,272 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 FHU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017

steering modified

Fail 30 Jun 2016

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning both (1.5.2)

Rear Brake hose fouling touching rear tyre (3.2.B3b)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front wiring loom all loose with stray wires

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

bolts missing from drive cover

speedo drive missing

various fairing panels in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2015

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015

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))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

wiring insecure near handle bars

Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,458 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 16,458 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,183 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 16,183 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,605 miles

Front mudguard missing

Fail 9 Sep 2009 9,603 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Coolant leak

Front mudguard missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 8,975 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,769 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 8,749 miles

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

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

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

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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GK04 FHU is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GK04 FHU, 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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GK04 FHU is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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