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YN51 NMJ

2001 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,137 mi
Last recorded17,137 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ5011,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 NMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,137 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 16,815 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 12,962 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 12,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YN51 NMJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YN51 NMJ, 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 YN51 NMJ registered?

YN51 NMJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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