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Y79 NYD

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,109 mi
Last recorded30,109 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 NYD
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 30,109 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 30,108 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 25,174 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 13,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 11,957 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 10,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 8,311 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 6,373 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 6,373 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 4,740 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 2,811 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 2,801 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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Y79 NYD is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y79 NYD, 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 Y79 NYD registered?

Y79 NYD is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y79 NYD safe to buy?

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