CarVerify

Free Car Check

W472 GFC

2000 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,369 mi
Last recorded11,369 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 GFC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 11,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Nearside mirror loose

Fail 9 May 2019 11,368 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn below 2.5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Nearside mirror loose

Pass 26 Apr 2018 11,368 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 11,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 11,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 11,024 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 10,599 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 10,597 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

advise mirrors missing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 10,310 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 10,310 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 7,364 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 19,865 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,400 miles

damage to various areas on machine

front and rear tyres worn

h/l pattern poor

Fail 9 Sep 2008 11,400 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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

damage to various areas on machine

front and rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Feb 2007 9,878 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 9,878 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W472 GFC is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W472 GFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W472 GFC?

You can check the full history of W472 GFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W472 GFC registered?

W472 GFC is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W472 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W472 GFC shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W472 GFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W472 GFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.