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LF13 KTE

2013 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

25,333 mi
Last recorded25,333 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Yamaha YQ5013,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 KTE
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 25,333 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 25,333 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 24,294 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 24,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested front panel insecure and not safe to test. (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking form cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel cracked. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 14,689 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 14,689 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 12,534 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 12,534 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 5,189 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 5,189 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 3,168 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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LF13 KTE is a 2013 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2013 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 13,543 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 LF13 KTE, 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 13 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LF13 KTE is a 2013 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 13 April 2013.

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