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WR12 NPU

2012 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 NPU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026

Front fairings insecure

no odo fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2026

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front fairings insecure

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

no odo fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2024

Wheel hub worn, but not excessively rear bearing (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024

Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected seals leaking (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel hub worn, but not excessively rear bearing (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 21,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 18,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front mudguard missing at time of test.

Poor front suspension damping.

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 18,477 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Belly pan slightly loose.

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front mudguard not fitted.

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

Reduced front suspension damping.

Steering slightly misaligned.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 16,995 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 16,995 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 12,607 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 12,607 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 11,156 miles

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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WR12 NPU is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 14,810 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 WR12 NPU, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WR12 NPU is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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