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WP55 UWY

2006 Yamaha Yh 50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,476 mi
Last recorded19,476 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Yamaha Yh 509,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 UWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 19,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure indicators and panels cable tied on (4.4.1 (c) (i))

fairing panels cable tied on but secure

Fail 20 Mar 2026 19,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure indicators and panels cable tied on (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fairing panels cable tied on but secure

Pass 10 Aug 2024 18,714 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 16,318 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 15,772 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 15,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 13,943 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 11,680 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,582 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 11,356 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 11,356 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 11,244 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 11,244 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 7,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 6,270 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 5,572 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yh 50?

Based on 3,082 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
566
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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WP55 UWY is a 2006 Yamaha Yh 50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha Yh 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 9,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yh 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP55 UWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yh 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Yamaha Yh 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WP55 UWY registered?

WP55 UWY is a 2006 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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