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WV52 COH

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Gold Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

20,193 mi
Last recorded20,193 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 COH
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,193 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 19,749 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 19,703 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 11,457 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 11,389 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 11,079 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 8,038 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 7,302 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 7,301 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 7,135 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2009 7,135 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 4,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 1,080 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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WV52 COH is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Gold with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WV52 COH, 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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WV52 COH is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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