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Y983 PTU

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,887 mi
Last recorded10,887 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 PTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 10,887 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 10,887 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 10,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,411 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 9,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 16,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 8,034 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 4,303 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 4,219 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 4,199 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 3,876 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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Y983 PTU is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y983 PTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y983 PTU registered?

Y983 PTU is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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