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WL61 DYU

2011 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

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Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Yamaha YQ5014,351 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 DYU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025
Pass 10 Feb 2024 30,538 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 29,814 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 29,814 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 29,808 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 29,796 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 29,781 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 28,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 26,384 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 26,384 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 20,867 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 17,622 miles

flat spot on front tyre

slight free play in steering head bearings

Fail 5 Jan 2016 17,577 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

flat spot on front tyre

slight free play in steering head bearings

Pass 6 Jan 2015 10,348 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 10,340 miles

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

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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WL61 DYU is a 2011 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 14,351 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 WL61 DYU, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WL61 DYU is a 2011 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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