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HX51 WTE

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

17,302 mi
Last recorded17,302 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 WTE
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 17,302 miles

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

front fairing & handle bar covers slightly damaged & held together with zip ties

indicator tell tail not working ? but indicators can just be seen from riding position

Fail 7 May 2009 17,302 miles

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

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

front fairing & handle bar covers slightly damaged & held together with zip ties

indicator tell tail not working ? but indicators can just be seen from riding position

Fail 20 Apr 2009 17,302 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,302 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 17,302 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

exhaust noisey

Fail 26 May 2007 17,302 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2007 17,302 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 17,302 miles

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 17,122 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 17,121 miles

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

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))

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

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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HX51 WTE is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 11,005 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 HX51 WTE, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX51 WTE is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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