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LJ55 PWU

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

16,820 mi
Last recorded16,820 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PWU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 16,820 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,719 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 14,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 13,936 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Both brake hoses are not correctly secured

L Plate is covering the radiator

Fail 26 Feb 2009 11,031 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

loose kick start

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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LJ55 PWU is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 LJ55 PWU, 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 LJ55 PWU registered?

LJ55 PWU is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is LJ55 PWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 PWU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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