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YM12 BUA

2012 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,744 mi
Last recorded16,744 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 BUA
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 16,744 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 34,869 miles

Front mudguard missing

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

all lights and direction indicators masked and covered at time of mot,daytime use only advised

Fail 23 Nov 2019 34,869 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Front high beam not working

Front mudguard missing

Front tyre flat

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface covered (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 34,869 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 34,043 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 34,021 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute indicators do not flash at all (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 21,750 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.3(i))

Fail 4 Jan 2017 21,750 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.3(i))

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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YM12 BUA is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 14,810 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 YM12 BUA, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YM12 BUA registered?

YM12 BUA is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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