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WX51 UKO

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,551 mi
Last recorded15,551 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 UKO
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 15,551 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2013 15,527 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 12,458 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 12,457 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 11,512 miles

front tyre cracking between tread

Fail 26 Nov 2010 11,511 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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 control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,625 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 10,625 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,786 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 9,784 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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 UKO is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UKO, 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 UKO is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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