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WU52 HVY

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,094 mi
Last recorded22,094 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 HVY
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 22,094 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 19,996 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear suspension has been highered slightly!

Fail 29 Jun 2010 17,348 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear suspension has been highered slightly!

Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,856 miles

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

rear suspension has been highered!

Fail 19 Jun 2009 16,847 miles

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear suspension has been highered!

front & rear tyres underinflated!

Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,456 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

plastic panel around fuel filler cap screws missing!

Fail 16 Jun 2008 16,429 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

plastic panel around fuel filler cap screws missing!

Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,667 miles

front & rear brake disc nearing minimum wear limit!

Fail 7 Mar 2007 11,667 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front & rear brake disc nearing minimum wear limit!

Pass 28 Nov 2005 12,339 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 12,339 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

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

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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WU52 HVY 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 WU52 HVY, 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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WU52 HVY is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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