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Y94 YJU

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,809 mi
Last recorded16,809 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 YJU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 16,809 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 16,671 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 16,553 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 16,536 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2015 14,893 miles

front and rear tyres only just legal on centre treads 1.6mm

wear in front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Aug 2014 12,989 miles

head lamp poor

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,772 miles
Pass 6 May 2012 9,440 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 9,415 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 9,415 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,757 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,758 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 7,661 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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Y94 YJU is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y94 YJU, 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 Y94 YJU registered?

Y94 YJU is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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