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LG51 FGE

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,771 mi
Last recorded7,771 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 FGE
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 7,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 7,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 7,688 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 7,420 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 6,896 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

speedo cable insecure

Pass 6 May 2010 5,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 5,209 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 5,209 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 4,750 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 4,750 miles

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

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

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

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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LG51 FGE is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG51 FGE, 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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LG51 FGE is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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