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WK52 UWM

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,487 mi
Last recorded13,487 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 UWM
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 13,487 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 13,455 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2012 3,753 miles

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

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

dipped beam headlight has been blacked out to give a pattern

wiring poorly routed

Fail 21 Sep 2012 3,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 3,227 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 3,227 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 343 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,340 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 19,340 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,207 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 20,207 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,553 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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WK52 UWM is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WK52 UWM, 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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WK52 UWM is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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