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X773 UTU

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX773 UTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pannel damage all round

Wiring loose around handle bars

Fail 21 Sep 2013

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

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

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No air filter box fitted

Pannel damage all round

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

Wiring loose around handle bars

Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,278 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 11,271 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 9,666 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 8,926 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 8,926 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 8,922 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 8,050 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 8,016 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 1,702 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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X773 UTU is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X773 UTU, 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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X773 UTU is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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