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MT12 TRV

2012 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,351 mi
Last recorded21,351 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 TRV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 21,351 miles

Belly pan missing.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight warp. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main stand. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre showing signs of age.

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 21,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jul 2022 21,309 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

controls altered for disability

Pass 28 Feb 2020 18,771 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 16,116 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 11,487 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,251 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 7,547 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 7,547 miles

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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MT12 TRV is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT12 TRV, 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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What year was MT12 TRV registered?

MT12 TRV is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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