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Y857 HPH

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,365 mi
Last recorded34,365 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 HPH
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 34,365 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense broken

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake disc worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,690 miles

side stand mount loose

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,583 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 27,573 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

advise, damaged rear light lens.

advise, non std exhaust system fitted but not stamped up not for road use.

advise,damaged o/s/f indicator lens.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 25,768 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 25,768 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 21,571 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 20,892 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 18,068 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 18,059 miles

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

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 16,380 miles

Front headlamp height adjuster missing, held in position with tie-wrap. Advise replacement with appropriate adjusting screw.

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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Y857 HPH is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y857 HPH, 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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Y857 HPH is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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