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WK12 ZHH

2012 Yamaha YQ50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,240 mi
Last recorded20,240 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 ZHH
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 20,240 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 20,119 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 26,702 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear engine pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 26,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear engine pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 26,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fork inners are pitted, seals may have a short service life.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 23,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 23,315 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 21,017 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 21,017 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn play in engine bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 16,993 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 16,993 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 10,698 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 9,019 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 9,003 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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WK12 ZHH is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 14,810 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 WK12 ZHH, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WK12 ZHH is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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