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WK02 YKL

2002 Yamaha YN50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

15,456 mi
Last recorded15,456 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YN507,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 YKL
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2011 15,456 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 15,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 14,185 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 14,185 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 13,812 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 13,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 11,695 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 11,695 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 9,596 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 9,596 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 9,135 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 9,135 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?

Based on 23,061 MOT tests across 3,666 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 664
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 413
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 305
Tyre tread not clearly visible 282
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WK02 YKL is a 2002 Yamaha YN50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 7,192 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 YN50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 840 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK02 YKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YN50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK02 YKL is a 2002 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 24 August 2002.

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