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WA54 ESU

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

6,310 mi
Last recorded6,310 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 ESU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 6,310 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 5,151 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fairings not fully secure

Pass 7 Jul 2018 4,146 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 3,510 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 3,040 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 1,759 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 1,759 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 1,750 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2011 8,869 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 8,869 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 8,518 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 8,513 miles

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

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 4,372 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 4,371 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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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WA54 ESU is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WA54 ESU, 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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WA54 ESU is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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