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Y439 NLW

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

953 mi
Last recorded953 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 NLW
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 953 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 4,396 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 4,396 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 4,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,403 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 21,239 miles

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

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 Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

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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Y439 NLW is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Multi-colour 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 Y439 NLW, 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 Y439 NLW registered?

Y439 NLW is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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