Yamaha Yq50 (2013)
2013 Yamaha Yq50
CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2013 Yamaha Yq50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Yamaha YQ50 falls just short of the UK average with a 78.5% first-time pass rate, but the real concern is that over a quarter of these scooters (26.5%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd want to see. This suggests reliability issues that go beyond minor wear.
The median mileage of 13,570 miles is relatively low for a 2013 machine, yet the average of 1.24 failures and 4.2 advisories per vehicle indicates persistent mechanical problems across the fleet. Before buying one, have an independent inspection done and budget for brake, suspension, or engine work—don't assume low mileage means low risk on this model.
What to check before buying a 2013 Yamaha Yq50
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 26.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Yamaha Yq50 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Yamaha Yq50 vehicles fall between 9,447 and 17,831 miles.
2013 Yamaha Yq50 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 20 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (25% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Yamaha Yq50
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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21.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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21.2%
Exhaust noisy
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20.6%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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18.1%
Headlamp not working on dipped beam
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17.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick
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17.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.4%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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