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HG61 VWP

2012 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,146 mi
Last recorded5,146 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 VWP
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 5,146 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 4,779 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022
Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,066 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 20,937 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 20,937 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,881 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 19,881 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 15,628 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 15,628 miles

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

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

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 VWP is a 2012 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 2012 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 14,810 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 VWP, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HG61 VWP is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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