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VX51 OEU

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,885 mi
Last recorded15,885 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 OEU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 15,885 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

petrol smell

Fail 24 Feb 2010 15,882 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

petrol smell

Pass 3 Aug 2009 151,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

nail in rear tyre

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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VX51 OEU is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX51 OEU, 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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What year was VX51 OEU registered?

VX51 OEU is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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