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PO51 EHJ

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 EHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018
Fail 8 Feb 2018

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016
Pass 23 Jul 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

day time mot only

Fail 27 Apr 2015

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

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

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 2,341 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 2,341 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 1 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 12,056 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 12,056 miles

Centre Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 14,756 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 14,753 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

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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PO51 EHJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PO51 EHJ, 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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PO51 EHJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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