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NK04 NYU

2004 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Yamaha YQ5011,272 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 NYU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019

Front lose nose fairing

lowwer panels missing

no front fender

no indicators fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2019

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak lh oil seal (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lowwer panels missing

no front fender

no indicators fitted

Front lose nose fairing

Fail 12 May 2018

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,895 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 26,895 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

battery insecure

front mudguard missing

nearside side fairing insecure

offside side fairing insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,050 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,113 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 23,113 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,348 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 18,750 miles

centre stand broken.

Fail 10 May 2007 18,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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NK04 NYU is a 2004 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 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 NK04 NYU, 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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NK04 NYU is a 2004 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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