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Y475 MBV

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 MBV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing l/h switch gear loose hitting fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light rear bulb could be working wrong way ? (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020
Pass 24 May 2007 13,516 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

bike in poor condition

rear lower panels lose at rear

throttel returning slow

Fail 5 May 2007 13,516 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2007 13,398 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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Y475 MBV is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y475 MBV, 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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Y475 MBV is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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