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X973 UCV

2000 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

17,208 mi
Last recorded17,208 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ5010,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 UCV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,208 miles

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

rear tyre under inflated

under valance broken and insucure

Fail 16 Apr 2015 17,208 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear tyre under inflated

under valance broken and insucure

Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,996 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 15,996 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 14,335 miles

damage to front mud gaurd and side skirts

Fail 21 Jan 2013 14,335 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

damage to front mud gaurd and side skirts

Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,838 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

cables fouling steering

Fail 29 Nov 2011 18,838 miles

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

cables fouling steering

Pass 25 Nov 2010 16,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

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

front tyre unevan wear

Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,717 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 13,717 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,546 miles

Front tyre getting low and starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,993 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 May 2006 10,010 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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X973 UCV is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X973 UCV, 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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X973 UCV is a 2000 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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