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LK04 UDW

2004 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

5,710 mi
Last recorded5,710 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YQ5011,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 UDW
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 5,710 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 5,710 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 5,000 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 4,986 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 135,220 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 13,520 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,548 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 9 Jul 2008 10,548 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2007 9,319 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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LK04 UDW is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LK04 UDW, 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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LK04 UDW is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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