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WX51 GYJ

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,693 mi
Last recorded36,693 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 GYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,693 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 36,693 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 31,729 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 3 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,412 miles

Offside Front Shock pitted

Speedometer inop

Fail 11 Sep 2015 22,412 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Offside Front Shock pitted

Speedometer inop

Pass 13 May 2014 19,899 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre perishing

Fail 13 May 2014 19,899 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,206 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,267 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 13,241 miles

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))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre.

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

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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WX51 GYJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX51 GYJ, 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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What year was WX51 GYJ registered?

WX51 GYJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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