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PN52 NZO

2002 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

16,629 mi
Last recorded16,629 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 NZO
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 16,629 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 16,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2025 15,247 miles

Central Front All position lamps obviously incorrectly positioned incorrectly fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 14 May 2025 15,247 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working front brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front All position lamps obviously incorrectly positioned incorrectly fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 15,002 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 14,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2016 14,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 14,236 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 13,833 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 13,802 miles

rear brake pads worn low.

rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 13,555 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 13,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,122 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,187 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 11,157 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,155 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 7,996 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 5,213 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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PN52 NZO is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PN52 NZO, 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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What year was PN52 NZO registered?

PN52 NZO is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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