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HJ52 VEL

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VEL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 3 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 14,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 14,690 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 14,879 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 14,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 14,870 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 14,870 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust not tested due to engine not starting.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,870 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 May 2015 14,870 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 14,870 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 10 May 2014 14,124 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2014 1,412 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 12,670 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 12,670 miles

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 11,789 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 10,631 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 9,628 miles

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

headlight is dim due to low voltage

Fail 18 Nov 2009 9,628 miles

Horn emits 2 or more alternating tones (1.7.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

headlight is dim due to low voltage

Pass 25 Oct 2008 8,631 miles

rear brake spongy

Pass 31 Aug 2007 7,766 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,320 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 7,318 miles

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

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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HJ52 VEL is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HJ52 VEL, 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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HJ52 VEL is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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