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KC02 FPN

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,965 mi
Last recorded21,965 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 FPN
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 21,965 miles
Pass 4 May 2024
Fail 4 May 2024

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim reseated (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached new bolt fitted (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 15,073 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 15,073 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no reconisable beam (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2013 14,616 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,326 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 11,326 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 11,064 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 11,064 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 10,400 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 10,387 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 9,414 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 8,998 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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KC02 FPN is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KC02 FPN, 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 KC02 FPN registered?

KC02 FPN is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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