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SC02 HMU

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

5,683 mi
Last recorded5,683 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 HMU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 5,683 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 5,683 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

rear tyre flat

Pass 22 Nov 2011 5,683 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 5,683 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 5,075 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

horn

motorcycle painted in a different colour from standard

securing bolts in kick start casing broken

Fail 16 Oct 2010 5,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

horn

motorcycle painted in a different colour from standard

securing bolts in kick start casing broken

Pass 3 Sep 2009 5,009 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 5,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

rear tyre punctured

Pass 16 Aug 2008 3,948 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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SC02 HMU is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SC02 HMU, 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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SC02 HMU is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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