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BN52 FCL

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,940 mi
Last recorded13,940 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 FCL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 10,749 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 10,725 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 7,302 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 7,281 miles

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

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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BN52 FCL is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN52 FCL, 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 BN52 FCL registered?

BN52 FCL is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is BN52 FCL safe to buy?

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