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HJ05 VGM

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,692 mi
Last recorded26,692 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VGM
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,692 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 14,268 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 13,623 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 12,452 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 12,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 12,400 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 12,394 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 10,088 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 9,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 7,928 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 7,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 7,155 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,029 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 4,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 4,917 miles

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

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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HJ05 VGM is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJ05 VGM, 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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HJ05 VGM is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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