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HG61 JBY

2011 Yamaha YQ50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

13,713 mi
Last recorded13,713 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha YQ5014,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 JBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 13,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 14 May 2026 13,704 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust slightly noisy

various panels loose and broken

Pass 5 Mar 2025 13,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

various panels loose and broken

Fail 4 Mar 2025 13,692 miles

Headlamp insecure front panel broken (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

various panels loose and broken

Pass 29 Feb 2024 9,921 miles

loose plastic nacelle

Fail 29 Feb 2024 9,921 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

loose plastic nacelle

Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 9,696 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 22,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 22,714 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 22,714 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 22,714 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 22,584 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,114 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 22,114 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 22,103 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 12,231 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 12,231 miles

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

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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HG61 JBY is a 2011 Yamaha YQ50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 14,351 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 HG61 JBY, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HG61 JBY is a 2011 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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