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Y539 CWN

2001 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,022 mi
Last recorded19,022 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 CWN
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,022 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 19,022 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 14,342 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 124,667 miles

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

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

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

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

ferrngs fitted all around

no mirrirs fitted

Pass 17 May 2008 12,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,080 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 12,071 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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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Y539 CWN is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y539 CWN, 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 Y539 CWN registered?

Y539 CWN is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 11 August 2001.

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