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WA05 FTU

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,242 mi
Last recorded14,242 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 FTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 14,242 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015

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

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

Slight play in handlebars but are secure.

no mirrors fitted.

side stand loose.

Fail 12 Dec 2015

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

no mirrors fitted.

side stand loose.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 5,310 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 5,300 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 11,605 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 11,602 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 5,726 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 5,708 miles

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

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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WA05 FTU is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 13,564 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 WA05 FTU, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA05 FTU is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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