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GY09 YJT

2009 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

23,350 mi
Last recorded23,350 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Yamaha YQ5015,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 YJT
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,350 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 23,314 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

fairing insecure/ no front mudguard fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 23,046 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 19,775 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 4 Jul 2015 19,775 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,128 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 10,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 20,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 20,046 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,046 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 20,046 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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GY09 YJT is a 2009 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 15,378 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 GY09 YJT, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY09 YJT registered?

GY09 YJT is a 2009 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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