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X76 HBC

2000 Yamaha YQ50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,191 mi
Last recorded16,191 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX76 HBC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 16,191 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 14,422 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 12,477 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 11,434 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 11,434 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,001 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 15,100 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 15,107 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 13,225 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 9,000 miles

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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X76 HBC is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X76 HBC, 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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What year was X76 HBC registered?

X76 HBC is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 19 October 2000.

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