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HG55 AKV

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 AKV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2020

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 1,348 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 1,344 miles

Front position lamp does not face the front (1.1.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 2 miles

Day time use only

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 6,218 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 16,211 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 15,228 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 11,299 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 5,798 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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HG55 AKV is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG55 AKV, 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 HG55 AKV registered?

HG55 AKV is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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