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GX05 JHU

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 JHU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022

Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 32,412 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 32,394 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,967 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 25,694 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 20,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,842 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 19,787 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,772 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,524 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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GX05 JHU is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

GX05 JHU is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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