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Y981 TGP

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,764 mi
Last recorded7,764 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 TGP
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 7,764 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 7,744 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 13,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

side stand insecure

Pass 24 May 2011 12,234 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 12,234 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2010 10,181 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,641 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 8,577 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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Y981 TGP is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y981 TGP, 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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Y981 TGP is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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