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RF12 UPY

2012 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,733 mi
Last recorded24,733 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 UPY
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 24,733 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 24,733 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 24,718 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 24,718 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 18,648 miles

front tyre near the limit

Pass 27 Jan 2016 7,713 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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RF12 UPY is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF12 UPY, 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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What year was RF12 UPY registered?

RF12 UPY is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is RF12 UPY safe to buy?

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