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HJ04 ZKC

2004 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

9,452 mi
Last recorded9,452 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YQ5011,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 ZKC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 9,452 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 9,452 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

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

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

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 May 2014 8,193 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 8,193 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 7,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 6,325 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 5,534 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 5,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 4,532 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 4,523 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 2,680 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 2,445 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 2,445 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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HJ04 ZKC is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 11,272 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 HJ04 ZKC, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HJ04 ZKC registered?

HJ04 ZKC is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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