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X526 CWN

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,900 mi
Last recorded12,900 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 CWN
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 12,900 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 12,900 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 12,298 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 8,362 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 4,402 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 4,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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X526 CWN is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X526 CWN, 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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What year was X526 CWN registered?

X526 CWN is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X526 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X526 CWN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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