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WU55 VXR

2005 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ5013,564 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 VXR
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Rear underinflated

Pass 12 Feb 2021 2 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 2 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 35,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 35,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 29,046 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 29,045 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam and dipped beam wired around the wrong way (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 26,165 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 26,164 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,395 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,028 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Aug 2012 19,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,143 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 11,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 9,780 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,497 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,593 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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WU55 VXR is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 13,564 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 WU55 VXR, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WU55 VXR is a 2005 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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