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WP05 MRU

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,946 mi
Last recorded3,946 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 MRU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 3,946 miles

Both mirrors missing

Exhaust bracket slightly loose

Fail 29 Feb 2012 3,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Both mirrors missing

Exhaust bracket slightly loose

Fail 16 Dec 2008 16,614 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 16,614 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 13,456 miles

headlight no pattern

Fail 15 Jul 2008 13,337 miles

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

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

headlight no pattern

rear brakelever bolt insecure

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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WP05 MRU is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 13,564 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 WP05 MRU, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP05 MRU registered?

WP05 MRU is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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