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W368 PWP

2000 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

27,879 mi
Last recorded27,879 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 PWP
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 27,879 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 27,877 miles

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leaking from carburetor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive belt pulley so worn it is likely to fail Noise and vibration coming from tranmission cover, may be linked to kick start mechanism or variator (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 5,615 miles

Body fairings, belly pan missing

Mirrors missing

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Front wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 5,608 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted insecure underside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel pipe insecure throttle cable (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Belly Pan Undertray Missing

Front Tyre Perished (cracked)

No Mirrors Fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2016 13,445 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Fail 29 Dec 2016 13,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Pass 8 Oct 2013 2,006 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 1,996 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 1,110 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,196 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 22,184 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 16,634 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 16,634 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear 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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W368 PWP is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W368 PWP, 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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W368 PWP is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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