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HW51 FVU

2002 Yamaha YN50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,888 mi
Last recorded10,888 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YN507,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 10,888 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 10,888 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2012 9,149 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 9,149 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 9,149 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 9,149 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 7,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 5,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 2,340 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,108 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 9,533 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?

Based on 23,061 MOT tests across 3,666 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 664
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 413
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 305
Tyre tread not clearly visible 282
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HW51 FVU is a 2002 Yamaha YN50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 7,192 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 YN50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 840 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW51 FVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YN50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW51 FVU registered?

HW51 FVU is a 2002 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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