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YX55 BFV

2006 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,741 mi
Last recorded31,741 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 Yamaha YQ5016,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 BFV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,741 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 31,741 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

Possibly no gear oil in gearbox.

Unable to check throttle cable for snagging, lights or indicators as bike will not start

Fail 25 Feb 2013 31,741 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

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

engine caseing bolts missing

Pass 18 Feb 2012 28,912 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 23,443 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 21,588 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 21,588 miles

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

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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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YX55 BFV is a 2006 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 16,236 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 YX55 BFV, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YX55 BFV is a 2006 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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