MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
exhaust rusty
number plate cracked
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)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
An item not tested (Manual)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
many fastners and fixings replaced with different types!
no main beam indicator
no speedo connection
rear brake pads low
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YQ50?
Based on 34,454 MOT tests across 6,064 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y542 HOD is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 Y542 HOD, 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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Y542 HOD is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 4 May 2001.
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