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YH55 FDG

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

2,556 mi
Last recorded2,556 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 FDG
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 2,556 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 25,641 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 25,641 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 25,641 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 25,641 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 25,641 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 24,034 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 24,021 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,832 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 19,094 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 19,094 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 15,429 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 15,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 12,618 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 12,618 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 8,972 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 8,972 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

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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YH55 FDG is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 13,564 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 YH55 FDG, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YH55 FDG is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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