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VU51 DBV

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,556 mi
Last recorded16,556 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 DBV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 14,636 miles

Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 13,822 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 13,822 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.2)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

Fail 17 May 2006 13,792 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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VU51 DBV is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VU51 DBV, 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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VU51 DBV is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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