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GN54 KBO

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 KBO
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014

TESTED AS DAY LIGHT USE ONLY

Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,002 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

engine mounting bolt loose

front mudgaurd missing

riders seat catch missing

Pass 17 May 2010 24,158 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 24,158 miles

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

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

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

Front mudguard missing

Headlight lens cracked

Fail 30 Oct 2009 21,944 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 21,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 17,153 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

engine drive cover bolts missing

Fail 29 Jul 2008 17,153 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

engine drive cover bolts missing

Pass 7 Aug 2007 10,151 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 7,296 miles

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

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
Full Yamaha YQ50 reliability report

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GN54 KBO is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 13,564 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 GN54 KBO, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GN54 KBO is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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