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Y779 KJM

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,935 mi
Last recorded15,935 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 KJM
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 15,935 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 15,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 13,926 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 12,320 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 10,753 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 10,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y779 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y779 KJM, 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 Y779 KJM registered?

Y779 KJM is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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