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AV52 HVJ

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,613 mi
Last recorded25,613 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 HVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2011 25,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

steering off central

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

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

bolts missing from transmission cover

side stand insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2009 23,705 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

f/r brake discs worn

fork tubes badly pitted

rear tyre has been rubbing on suspension

stand poorly mounted

Pass 15 May 2008 21,970 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 9 May 2008 21,970 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 20,723 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 20,723 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,979 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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AV52 HVJ is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 10,309 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 AV52 HVJ, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV52 HVJ is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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