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YR12 YAY

2012 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109 mi
Last recorded109 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YAY
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 109 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Sticking on (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired Rear light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 8 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 11,580 miles

no winkers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 11,065 miles

lower paniels removed

Pass 15 Feb 2017 1,318 miles

all four indicaters not fitted at time of test

both front fork seals slightly weaping

Pass 6 Feb 2016 1,318 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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YR12 YAY is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YR12 YAY, 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 YR12 YAY registered?

YR12 YAY is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 YAY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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