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Y378 GFJ

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,287 mi
Last recorded21,287 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 GFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,287 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front mudguard slightly loose

Fail 29 Aug 2013 21,287 miles

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

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front mudguard slightly loose

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,124 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,440 miles

Various bodywork damage.

Weak main stand spring.

Fail 13 Jul 2006 18,436 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Unable to test h/lamp aim as in - op.

Various bodywork damage to n/s of motorcycle.

Weak spring retaining main stand.

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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Y378 GFJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y378 GFJ, 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 Y378 GFJ registered?

Y378 GFJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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