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WU02 UJB

2002 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

19,977 mi
Last recorded19,977 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 UJB
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake starting to bind. Not evident on roller breake test

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 19,977 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 19,975 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Jan 2009 19,962 miles

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front and rear tyre pressures low

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,415 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 17,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 12,544 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 12,473 miles

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

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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WU02 UJB is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 WU02 UJB, 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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WU02 UJB is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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