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Y714 FDV

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,530 mi
Last recorded18,530 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 FDV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 18,530 miles

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 18,529 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 Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,926 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,643 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 15,617 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 13,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Permissable temporary flexi-seal fuel cap fitted.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 13,066 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Permissable temporary flexi-seal fuel cap fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,773 miles

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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Y714 FDV is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y714 FDV, 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 Y714 FDV registered?

Y714 FDV is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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