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VU52 YLC

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,111 mi
Last recorded16,111 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 YLC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,111 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 16,111 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,107 miles

temp fuel cap fitted at time of test.(locking type)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 16,107 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

temp fuel cap fitted at time of test.(locking type)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,514 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 15,514 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,378 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 11,074 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 10,664 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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VU52 YLC 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 66.7%.

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 VU52 YLC, 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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VU52 YLC is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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