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X826 ADF

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,197 mi
Last recorded26,197 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX826 ADF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 26,197 miles

Choke cable rubbing on rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2016 26,197 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Choke cable rubbing on rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion pitted (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 26,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front and Rear Tyre Valves Starting to Perish

Nearside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Tyre Starting to Perish

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,101 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,266 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,237 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,713 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 19,713 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009
Fail 16 Sep 2008 17,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,108 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 132,614 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 12,554 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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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X826 ADF is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X826 ADF, 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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X826 ADF is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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