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WX55 HKU

2005 Yamaha Yh 50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,319 mi
Last recorded18,319 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yh 505,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 HKU
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 18,319 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 18,319 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 15,213 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 11,812 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 8,522 miles

Front tyre perished.

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 8,522 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front tyre perished.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 5,357 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 2,492 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 69 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yh 50?

Based on 3,082 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
566
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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WX55 HKU is a 2005 Yamaha Yh 50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Yh 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 5,966 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 Yh 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX55 HKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yh 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Yh 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX55 HKU registered?

WX55 HKU is a 2005 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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The MOT history for WX55 HKU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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