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Y493 CFX

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,960 mi
Last recorded18,960 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 CFX
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2018 18,960 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 18,812 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 18,812 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,809 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,804 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,461 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2010
Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,789 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 14,784 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

side stand modified not very well

Pass 9 Jul 2008 10,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 7,735 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 7,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 4,493 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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Y493 CFX is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y493 CFX, 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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Y493 CFX is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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