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WA51 GHH

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,960 mi
Last recorded31,960 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 GHH
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,960 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 31,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,474 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,325 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 29,320 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

side stand slightly insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2008 29,294 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear wheel has a missing wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside fork seal dust cover insecure

panels insecure

several crank case bolts missing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,028 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 24,019 miles

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

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

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

Areas covered by fixed covers not inspected

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,633 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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WA51 GHH is a 2001 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 2001 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 11,005 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 WA51 GHH, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA51 GHH is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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