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RF11 AET

2011 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

1,390 mi
Last recorded1,390 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha YQ5014,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 AET
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 1,390 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 1,390 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 564 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 32,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 32,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,559 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 28,559 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 25,091 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 25,041 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 22,817 miles

FRONT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT FLUCTUATION OF EFFORT

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 22,817 miles

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

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE CAUSING FRONT OF MACHINE TO JUDDER EXCESSIVELY UNDER BRAKING (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEARING OF REAR TYRE ON O/S OF TREAD (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,201 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,313 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 20,313 miles

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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RF11 AET is a 2011 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 14,351 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 RF11 AET, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RF11 AET is a 2011 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 31 August 2011.

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