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GY55 UPH

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,178 mi
Last recorded32,178 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 UPH
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2013 32,178 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,178 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 32,178 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,361 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 28,361 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,914 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 20,848 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,740 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 20,740 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,608 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 20,608 miles

Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) 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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GY55 UPH is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GY55 UPH, 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 GY55 UPH registered?

GY55 UPH is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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