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RL02 HVC

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,766 mi
Last recorded21,766 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 HVC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

brake fluid level cannot be checked due to sight glass dirty

Fail 16 Jul 2020 21,749 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake fluid level cannot be checked due to sight glass dirty

Pass 30 Apr 2018 21,695 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 20,066 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 17,760 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 17,758 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 15,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 13,039 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 13,039 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 8,876 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 8,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 5,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 5,512 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 5,512 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2007 4,847 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2007 4,847 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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RL02 HVC is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RL02 HVC, 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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RL02 HVC is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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