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HK12 JGU

2012 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,187 mi
Last recorded22,187 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 JGU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 22,187 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 18,075 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 18,075 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 12,184 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 12,184 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 11,442 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 11,442 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 17,482 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 10,695 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Floor brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected notchy (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 8,054 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 5,302 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 5,302 miles

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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HK12 JGU is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HK12 JGU, 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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What year was HK12 JGU registered?

HK12 JGU is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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