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RV52 YRC

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,698 mi
Last recorded12,698 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 YRC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 12,698 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no mirrors fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,696 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 12,696 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,696 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 12,696 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,326 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 10,326 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 4,339 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 4,339 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 1,786 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 1,740 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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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RV52 YRC is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue 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 RV52 YRC, 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 RV52 YRC registered?

RV52 YRC is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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