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LV51 YCB

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,007 mi
Last recorded16,007 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 YCB
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2011 16,007 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 16,007 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 16,000 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 16,000 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Upper Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Upper Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,902 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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LV51 YCB is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV51 YCB, 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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LV51 YCB is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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