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LF04 EKL

2004 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,515 mi
Last recorded10,515 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YQ5011,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 EKL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 10,515 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

battery flat.

rear light not tested as brake light stuck on.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,015 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 10,014 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 9,751 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 7,590 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 7,590 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 12,435 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 12,430 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2008 10,983 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 10,983 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(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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LF04 EKL is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LF04 EKL, 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 LF04 EKL registered?

LF04 EKL is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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