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GX55 FAO

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,053 mi
Last recorded18,053 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 FAO
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,053 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 18,053 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 17,877 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 13,782 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,047 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 11,047 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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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GX55 FAO is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX55 FAO, 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 GX55 FAO registered?

GX55 FAO is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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