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LK55 BBJ

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

11,430 mi
Last recorded11,430 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 BBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 11,430 miles

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

no front fender/mudguard fitted at time of test.

Fail 25 May 2016 11,412 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 18,239 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 18,239 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,217 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 15,176 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 15,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 8,029 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 8,029 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 5,961 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 4,941 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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LK55 BBJ is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LK55 BBJ, 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.

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What year was LK55 BBJ registered?

LK55 BBJ is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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