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WX51 GYN

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

18,692 mi
Last recorded18,692 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 GYN
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,692 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 18,692 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 18,692 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,668 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 16,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 16,182 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

front handle bar cover loose.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 9,270 miles

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 GYN is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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

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