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WK61 VBC

2011 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,641 mi
Last recorded30,641 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox14,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 VBC
MakeYamaha
ModelYq 50 Aerox
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 30,641 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 30,630 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel brake lever intermittant no presure (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working from front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 30,350 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

traces of brake fluid at rear brake handle bar lever but no obvious leak

Pass 16 Aug 2023 27,628 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 27,601 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly NOT TICKING OVER (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 24,185 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 24,091 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 24,091 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 24,013 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,642 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 23,514 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,677 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 18,677 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 9,240 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 9,240 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox?

Based on 6,727 MOT tests across 1,618 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
1,650
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 559
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 504
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 266
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 169
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 133
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WK61 VBC is a 2011 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 14,727 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 Yq 50 Aerox fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 559 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK61 VBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WK61 VBC is a 2011 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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