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Y139 NLN

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,905 mi
Last recorded7,905 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 NLN
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 7,905 miles

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 7,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 7,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 7,586 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 7,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 7,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 7,199 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 7,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 7,022 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 6,900 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 6,900 miles

Central Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 6,748 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 6,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 6,178 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 5,623 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 5,176 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 4,834 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 4,580 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 4,330 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear shock warn

Pass 10 Jul 2008 4,095 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 3,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 2,857 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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Y139 NLN is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y139 NLN, 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 Y139 NLN registered?

Y139 NLN is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y139 NLN safe to buy?

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