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WU51 JUO

2001 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,365 mi
Last recorded19,365 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 JUO
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 19,365 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 19,365 miles

Front Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 18,787 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 Tyre valve has slight splitting

Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,787 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 18,787 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 18,787 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 18,787 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,388 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,127 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 11,127 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 8,436 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
Full Yamaha YQ50 reliability report

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WU51 JUO is a 2001 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 2001 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 11,005 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 WU51 JUO, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU51 JUO is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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