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PE51 ZZL

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

601 mi
Last recorded601 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 ZZL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 601 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play headstock bearings require adjustment (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted - louder than OEM but not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn close to the limit in centre section (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 1,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 419 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 366 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 6 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2010 9,491 miles

Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

3 securing bolts missing from transmission case

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

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

centrestand stop rubber missing

r/h fork stanchion badly pitted

rear shock absorber spring heavily corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,042 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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PE51 ZZL is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 11,005 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE51 ZZL, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE51 ZZL registered?

PE51 ZZL is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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