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X241 GJU

2000 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

10,729 mi
Last recorded10,729 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX241 GJU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 10,717 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 10,702 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 10,646 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 7,064 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 7,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,392 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 13,392 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 13,377 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 25 May 2006 10,371 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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X241 GJU is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 10,710 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 X241 GJU, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X241 GJU is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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