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WL05 WCM

2005 Yamaha YN50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,262 mi
Last recorded15,262 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YN504,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 WCM
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 15,262 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front forks and steering head becoming corroded

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

vehicle panel work damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2022 33,931 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 33,919 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 33,262 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 33,262 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 30,848 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 30,848 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?

Based on 23,061 MOT tests across 3,666 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 664
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 413
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 305
Tyre tread not clearly visible 282
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WL05 WCM is a 2005 Yamaha YN50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 4,939 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 YN50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 840 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL05 WCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YN50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WL05 WCM registered?

WL05 WCM is a 2005 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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