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W351 SYB

2000 Yamaha YQ50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

25,011 mi
Last recorded25,011 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 SYB
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 25,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 24,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 24,800 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 24,800 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 24,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,465 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 24,151 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 23,879 miles

Forks pitted which cold cause short seal life

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Slight contact between panel and forks at full lock

Fail 29 Aug 2014 23,879 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Forks pitted which cold cause short seal life

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Slight contact between panel and forks at full lock

Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,015 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 23,015 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,536 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 22,536 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,473 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 22,473 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 21,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,832 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 19,832 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,860 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
Full Yamaha YQ50 reliability report

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W351 SYB is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 10,710 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 W351 SYB, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W351 SYB registered?

W351 SYB is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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