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PJ52 HBK

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

25,507 mi
Last recorded25,507 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 HBK
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 25,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,980 miles

number plate cracked

rough edge o/s fairing

Fail 12 Jan 2010 23,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

number plate cracked

rough edge o/s fairing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 11 Jun 2009 22,903 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,716 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 17,716 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,834 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 12,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 8,678 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 8,678 miles

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

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
Full Yamaha YQ50 reliability report

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PJ52 HBK is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Yellow 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 PJ52 HBK, 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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PJ52 HBK is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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