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WU52 XSL

2002 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,672 mi
Last recorded14,672 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 XSL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,672 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 14,665 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 13,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 10,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 10,843 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 10,837 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 7,907 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 7,907 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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 10 Apr 2008 6,348 miles

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

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

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 XSL is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in White 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 WU52 XSL, 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 XSL is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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