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WK52 UWZ

2002 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

18,649 mi
Last recorded18,649 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YN507,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 UWZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 18,649 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 18,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022
Pass 19 Aug 2021 1,768 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 1,727 miles

Lights dim on idle

Fail 29 May 2014 715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 715 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 676 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 676 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 676 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 612 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 612 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 627 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 610 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 610 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 608 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,213 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 7,213 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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WK52 UWZ is a 2002 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WK52 UWZ, 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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WK52 UWZ is a 2002 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 20 October 2002.

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