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Y386 NYB

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,427 mi
Last recorded13,427 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 NYB
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 13,427 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 13,427 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 13,427 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 13,427 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 13,427 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 13,106 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 12,490 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 12,487 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 4 May 2010 12,372 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 12,372 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 12,372 miles

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

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)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,216 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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Y386 NYB is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NYB, 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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Y386 NYB is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 15 July 2001.

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