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WX55 HLJ

2005 Yamaha Yh 50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,060 mi
Last recorded9,060 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Yh 505,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 HLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 9,060 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 8,492 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 8,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 7,172 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 7,172 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 7,060 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 6,655 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 3,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 3,061 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 3,035 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 3,035 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 2,959 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 1,394 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 972 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 730 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 HLJ is a 2005 Yamaha Yh 50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLJ, 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.

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What year was WX55 HLJ registered?

WX55 HLJ is a 2005 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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