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Y605 GCA

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,766 mi
Last recorded13,766 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,766 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 13,766 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,767 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 13,767 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 13,766 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake lever not working stop lamp

Pass 14 Dec 2007 11,307 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 11,305 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

centre stand loose.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 9,992 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 8,828 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 8,828 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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Y605 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y605 GCA, 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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Y605 GCA is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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