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W791 SYA

2000 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77 mi
Last recorded77 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW791 SYA
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 77 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 63 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011

Clutch cover screws missing!

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Indicators incorporated into rear light unit!

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

Nearside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear suspension has been highered!

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2011

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Clutch cover screws missing!

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Head light tell tale not fitted!

Indicators incorporated into rear light unit!

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

Nearside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear suspension has been highered!

Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,961 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,518 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 25,517 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 23,537 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

riders seat pvc ripped!

Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,519 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

rear tyre tread depth 1.0mm!

Fail 28 Mar 2007 19,519 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

rear tyre tread depth 1.0mm!

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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W791 SYA is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W791 SYA, 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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W791 SYA is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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