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WU54 BWF

2005 Yamaha Tzr 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

22,759 mi
Last recorded22,759 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Tzr 509,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 BWF
MakeYamaha
ModelTzr 50
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 22,759 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 22,759 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 22,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,273 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 19,672 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 19,665 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 19,599 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

headlamp aim on low limit

clutch cable security requires attension (handlebar end)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 18,902 miles

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a)

headlamp aim on low limit

clutch cable security requires attension (handlebar end)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 17,924 miles

exhaust very noisy

front tyre has cuts in excess of requirements but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Fail 30 Jul 2014 17,924 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

exhaust very noisy

front tyre has cuts in excess of requirements but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,853 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 15,850 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 13,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,899 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 10,618 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2009 9,488 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 9,488 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2008 4,927 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 4,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tzr 50?

Based on 1,410 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 71
reflector on motorcycle missing 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Headlamp aim too high 51
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars 42
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WU54 BWF is a 2005 Yamaha Tzr 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Tzr 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 9,637 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 Tzr 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU54 BWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tzr 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Tzr 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU54 BWF is a 2005 Yamaha Tzr 50, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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