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YY12 EKF

2012 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,528 mi
Last recorded37,528 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Yamaha YQ5014,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 EKF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,528 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 37,528 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 37,528 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 36,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear shock absorber limited damping

Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,856 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 31,856 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 25,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,876 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 13,526 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 13,468 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 12,489 miles

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

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

nail in rear tyre

rear tyre worn but visible tread

Fail 7 Oct 2015 12,489 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

nail in rear tyre

rear tyre worn but visible tread

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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YY12 EKF is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YY12 EKF, 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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YY12 EKF is a 2012 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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