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GX04 MVL

2004 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

16,977 mi
Last recorded16,977 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YQ5011,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 MVL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 16,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.2c)

water pump leaking

Fail 13 May 2016 16,977 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.2c)

water pump leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2016 16,973 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both fork legs (2.3.3)

body panels damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2015 13,383 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,898 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 12,211 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 12,176 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 12,060 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

front mudgaurd damaged

offside front indicator damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2007 8,548 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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 MVL is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MVL, 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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GX04 MVL is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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