CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y386 GFJ

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,944 mi
Last recorded21,944 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 GFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 21,944 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,850 miles

Body panels damaged

Front fairing lightly rubbing on lock to lock

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 20,844 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

electric start does not work

off/side bodywork cracked

front tyre low pressure

rear tyre low pressure

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,512 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 18,508 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 18,449 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Front tyre pressure low.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,688 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 17,686 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 13,098 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 13,096 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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
Full Yamaha YQ50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y386 GFJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y386 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y386 GFJ?

You can check the full history of Y386 GFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y386 GFJ registered?

Y386 GFJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y386 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y386 GFJ shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y386 GFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y386 GFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.