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WP51 STX

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,477 mi
Last recorded20,477 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 STX
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2014 20,477 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Center stand return spring missing.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 20,477 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Bike presented for test without front mudguard fitted.

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 20,477 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 20,477 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,084 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,733 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 17,733 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 9,638 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 8,898 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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WP51 STX 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 55.6%.

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 WP51 STX, 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 WP51 STX registered?

WP51 STX is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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