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KN52 LFO

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,282 mi
Last recorded5,282 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 LFO
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 5,282 miles

Central Rear Panel loose

Nearside & Offside Side panels loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 5,282 miles

Stop lamp not working Front brake lever not working the stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Panel loose

Nearside & Offside Side panels loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 2,280 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 2,226 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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KN52 LFO is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN52 LFO, 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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KN52 LFO is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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