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W612 VAW

2000 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

21,991 mi
Last recorded21,991 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW612 VAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 21,991 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 21,991 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,692 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,938 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 18,908 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,386 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 16,386 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 16,381 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 14,734 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 14,730 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

centre stand worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,111 miles

Headlight output poor needs attension.

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

Rear brake light switch requires adjustment.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 14,111 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlight output poor needs attension.

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

Rear brake light switch requires adjustment.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,622 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 11,309 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 11,309 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

centre stand loose.

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

Pass 16 May 2006 9,644 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 8,294 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
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W612 VAW is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W612 VAW, 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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W612 VAW is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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