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WP51 UNJ

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

15,694 mi
Last recorded15,694 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 UNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,694 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 15,684 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 11,537 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlight "tale tell" not working!

lower footwell o/s screws missing!

Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,537 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlight "tale tell" not working!

lower footwell o/s screws missing!

Pass 17 Sep 2007 10,509 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 10,506 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2006 10,446 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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 UNJ is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

WP51 UNJ is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is WP51 UNJ safe to buy?

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