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Y385 KCF

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136 mi
Last recorded136 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 KCF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

non standard switches fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2013 132 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

non standard switches fitted

rear brake hose missing its supporting bracket

Fail 14 Mar 2012 4 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

indicators blanked off

non standard switches fitted

rear brake hose not supported by bracket

Pass 14 Mar 2012 4 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

indicators blanked off

non standard switches fitted

rear brake hose not supported by bracket

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

engine idle speed too high

r/hand brake lever and switch slightly loose

Fail 19 Mar 2008 17,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

engine idle speed too high

r/hand brake lever and switch slightly loose

Fail 1 Mar 2008 17,665 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,457 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,518 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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Y385 KCF is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y385 KCF, 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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Y385 KCF is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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