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RV62 XRU

2012 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,619 mi
Last recorded31,619 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 XRU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 31,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 27,010 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 22,800 miles

Centre stand bent

Frond mudguard missing

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 19,870 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced stand not fuctioning as it should inscure bike wobbles possibiliity of falling (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 19,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever insecure missing nut bolt almost out (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front vin no hard to read

Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced stand not fuctioning as it should inscure bike wobbles possibiliity of falling (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 17,450 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 17,191 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 17,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 May 2017 14,342 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 14,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,788 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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RV62 XRU is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV62 XRU, 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 RV62 XRU registered?

RV62 XRU is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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