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PF02 VJA

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

5,430 mi
Last recorded5,430 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 VJA
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 5,430 miles

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

front fender missing

screw missing from front brake master cylinder cap

Fail 2 Nov 2010 5,430 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake fluid cap has broken screw

front fender missing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 13,747 miles

front mudguard has been removed!

rear hugger has been removed!

Fail 9 Nov 2009 13,743 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

front mudguard has been removed!

rear hugger has been removed!

Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,135 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,262 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 13,262 miles

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,434 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 12,432 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 8,873 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 8,870 miles

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

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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PF02 VJA is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PF02 VJA, 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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PF02 VJA is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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