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Y718 YJU

2001 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 YJU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012
Fail 6 Jun 2012

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 3 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 1 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2008 10,460 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2008 10,426 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 9,353 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 9,353 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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Y718 YJU is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y718 YJU, 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 Y718 YJU registered?

Y718 YJU is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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