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GX05 EFS

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,168 mi
Last recorded15,168 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 EFS
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,168 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 15,162 miles

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 15,162 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 14,177 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 14,177 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 24,071 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Clock panel loose.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebars/steering twisted.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 20,297 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebars/steering twisted.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,961 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,451 miles

Exhaust hanger bolt missing

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

Front disc slightly corroded

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

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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GX05 EFS is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX05 EFS, 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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What year was GX05 EFS registered?

GX05 EFS is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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