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GX55 HMO

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,270 mi
Last recorded18,270 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 HMO
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 18,270 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 18,270 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 18,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 16,251 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 16,251 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 14,028 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 14,028 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 9,151 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 6,073 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 6,073 miles

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

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

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

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

cracking/perishing of rear tyre.

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 HMO is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HMO, 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 HMO registered?

GX55 HMO is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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