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WX55 MHF

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,508 mi
Last recorded13,508 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 MHF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 13,508 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 10,138 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre very worn

Fail 13 Aug 2016 10,126 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired very low light output (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged crushed (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts insecure and likely to be fouled by rear tyre (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts trapped in steering lock stop (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre very worn

Fail 9 Jul 2016 10,115 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 7,576 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 7,160 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 7,160 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,121 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,396 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 18,024 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 17,992 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,987 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 15,986 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,746 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 11,746 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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WX55 MHF is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 13,564 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 WX55 MHF, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WX55 MHF is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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