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LF05 HCY

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,701 mi
Last recorded24,701 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 HCY
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,701 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,004 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 23,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,991 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 14,262 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,262 miles

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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LF05 HCY is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LF05 HCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF05 HCY registered?

LF05 HCY is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is LF05 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 HCY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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