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AV52 JWD

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,305 mi
Last recorded16,305 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 JWD
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 16,305 miles

BOTH front and rear tyres are cracked and perished

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 16,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BOTH front and rear tyres are cracked and perished

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 14,670 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 14,662 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 14,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 14,139 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 11,379 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 11,379 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 9,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,130 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,283 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,372 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 11,372 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 5,784 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 JWD is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWD, 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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What year was AV52 JWD registered?

AV52 JWD is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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