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SH51 LSL

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,719 mi
Last recorded6,719 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2005
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 LSL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2005 6,719 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2005 6,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

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

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

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.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
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SH51 LSL is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH51 LSL, 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 SH51 LSL registered?

SH51 LSL is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 9 February 2002.

Is SH51 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 LSL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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