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GN61 HCL

2011 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,324 mi
Last recorded21,324 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha YQ5014,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN61 HCL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 21,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 21,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 17,420 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 17,420 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 15,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 15,346 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 12,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 12,009 miles

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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GN61 HCL is a 2011 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 14,351 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 GN61 HCL, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GN61 HCL is a 2011 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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