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WU51 UMG

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

765 mi
Last recorded765 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 UMG
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no mirrors fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2013 1,605 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

non standard headlight fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2013 1,601 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

non standard headlight fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2012
Fail 23 Apr 2012

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,777 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 14,186 miles

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

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 Mar 2010 14,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,802 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 11,793 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Upper Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 9,728 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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WU51 UMG is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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