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Y394 GMB

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

21,494 mi
Last recorded21,494 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 GMB
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 21,494 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear plastics missing.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 21,494 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear plastics missing.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 5,407 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 5,407 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 May 2009 5,396 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,878 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 20,860 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 17,442 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

offside passenger footrest damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2007 17,441 miles

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

most body work lose or damaged. but secure

offside passenger footrest damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,765 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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Y394 GMB is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y394 GMB, 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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Y394 GMB is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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