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WV61 NVE

2011 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,280 mi
Last recorded13,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Yamaha YQ5014,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 NVE
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 13,280 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting bracket bolt missing

front lower fairing loose but not insecure

front mudguard loose but not insecure

seat panels loose but not insecure

speedo cover panel loose but not insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2025 12,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 12,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 9,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 8,229 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 8,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2015 7,292 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 7,292 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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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WV61 NVE is a 2011 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 14,351 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 WV61 NVE, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WV61 NVE is a 2011 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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