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Y698 PCJ

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

6,020 mi
Last recorded6,020 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 PCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 6,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 5,995 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 5,995 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 5,995 miles

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 17 May 2010 5,995 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 5,995 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 5,995 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2008 6,001 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 5,995 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 5,995 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 5,994 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 5,994 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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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Y698 PCJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y698 PCJ, 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 Y698 PCJ registered?

Y698 PCJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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