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Y882 GAE

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,943 mi
Last recorded2,943 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY882 GAE
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 2,943 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 2,924 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 751 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 46 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 42 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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Y882 GAE is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y882 GAE, 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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Y882 GAE is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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