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GX04 KWU

2004 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,020 mi
Last recorded11,020 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YQ5011,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 KWU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,020 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 11,012 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,213 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 10,213 miles

Front Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Lower Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Lower Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,031 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,715 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 13,715 miles

Centre Front Upper Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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GX04 KWU is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GX04 KWU, 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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What year was GX04 KWU registered?

GX04 KWU is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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