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WK51 EBV

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,423 mi
Last recorded22,423 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 EBV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 22,423 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 19,838 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 19,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 18,590 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 18,568 miles

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 16,700 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 16,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 13,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,001 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 12,535 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 11,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 10,827 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 10,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,223 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,027 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,436 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 8,926 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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WK51 EBV is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK51 EBV, 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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What year was WK51 EBV registered?

WK51 EBV is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is WK51 EBV safe to buy?

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