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PJ62 VHX

2012 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

16,930 mi
Last recorded16,930 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 VHX
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 16,930 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 16,930 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 19,888 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 19,888 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 19,837 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 19,834 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 18,489 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 12,756 miles

slight smell of fuel, fuel tank area no obvious leaks

Fail 18 May 2016 12,756 miles

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

slight smell of fuel, fuel tank area no obvious leaks

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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PJ62 VHX is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PJ62 VHX, 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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PJ62 VHX is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 29 December 2012.

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