MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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light misting of oil on front forks
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
light misting of oil on front forks
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Centre Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YQ50?
Based on 34,454 MOT tests across 6,064 vehicles.
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W965 YTU is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W965 YTU, 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 W965 YTU registered?
W965 YTU is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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