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Y744 HET

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,025 mi
Last recorded14,025 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY744 HET
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,025 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 14,025 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 10,440 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,440 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 10,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 8,590 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 8,217 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 8,217 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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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Y744 HET is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red 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 Y744 HET, 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 Y744 HET registered?

Y744 HET is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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