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KF52 YMS

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

25,601 mi
Last recorded25,601 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 YMS
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 25,601 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 25,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,620 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 24,620 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 May 2012 24,617 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 May 2011 22,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 22,212 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 19,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 19,004 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,980 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 17,980 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 14,779 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 12,849 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,849 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 9,546 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 9,538 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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KF52 YMS is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 KF52 YMS, 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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KF52 YMS is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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