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Y462 EHN

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,196 mi
Last recorded19,196 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 EHN
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 19,196 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 19,196 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all indicators affected by the horn (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working left side brake lever doesn't operate the brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 19,196 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 19,196 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 19,119 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 18,742 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,188 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 18,147 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 11,283 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 1,272 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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Y462 EHN is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y462 EHN, 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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Y462 EHN is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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