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HW54 AVC

2004 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,019 mi
Last recorded20,019 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YQ5011,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 AVC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,019 miles

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

front mudguard missing

Fail 4 Aug 2012 20,019 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

front mudguard missing

Pass 23 Jul 2011 20,022 miles

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

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

front mudguard missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,972 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 19,972 miles

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Nearside Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 May 2009 5,116 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 3,786 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 3,784 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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HW54 AVC is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HW54 AVC, 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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HW54 AVC is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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