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Y667 OBJ

2001 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY667 OBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Number plate slightly smaller then correct size

Pass 2 Jul 2019

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 17,068 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,159 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 14,159 miles

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

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,699 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

small cut in rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2007 12,699 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

small cut in rear tyre

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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Y667 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y667 OBJ, 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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Y667 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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