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Y229 HTA

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,602 mi
Last recorded15,602 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2006
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 HTA
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,602 miles

rear tyre low

stand held up by strap

Fail 24 Aug 2006 15,601 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

rear tyre worn low and puncture repaired

strap holding stand up

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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Y229 HTA is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y229 HTA, 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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Y229 HTA is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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