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ML12 PKN

2012 Yamaha YQ50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,983 mi
Last recorded1,983 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 PKN
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 1,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 1,983 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 31 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 21 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 14,928 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn

Fail 6 Sep 2019 14,927 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 22 Jun 2018 8,984 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 8,299 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 6,805 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 6,805 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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ML12 PKN is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 14,810 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 ML12 PKN, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML12 PKN is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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