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YF02 XWU

2002 Yamaha CS50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Yamaha CS507,125 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 XWU
MakeYamaha
ModelCS50
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Upper Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rear brake cable chaffed/damaged by steering yoke, lower.Cable trapped by steering lock stop (1.1.15 (a))

Central Lower Centre stand twisted and pivot worn, vehicle does not stand level

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Steering twisted (2.4 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 8,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure Headlamp and front body panels/leg shield damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Side stand mounting bracket loose to frame/engine mount (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Upper Body panels damaged, loose/insecure

Central Front Upper Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rear brake cable chaffed/damaged by steering yoke, lower.Cable trapped by steering lock stop (1.1.15 (a))

Central Lower Bodypanels damaged and cracked, loose/insecure

Central Lower Centre stand twisted and pivot worn, vehicle does not stand level

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn unevenly, starting to crack in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Steering twisted (2.4 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror missing ()

Pass 27 Jun 2024 6,969 miles

fairings insucure

light rust on frame

Pass 26 Mar 2022 6,943 miles

Both Tyres Perished

Centre Stand Damaged

Forks Corroded

Various Corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2022 6,942 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both Tyres Perished

Centre Stand Damaged

Forks Corroded

Various Corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2016

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Offside Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired brake lever switch broken (1.3.3a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Lower Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering side skirts (2.1.2e)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

bar ends insucue

lower cables insucure

main stand worn pivot

speedo insecure and not working

Pass 4 Jul 2007 6,849 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 5,078 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 5,078 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha CS50?

Based on 6,571 MOT tests across 1,150 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
692
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 253
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 204
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 121
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 116
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YF02 XWU is a 2002 Yamaha CS50 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 CS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 7,125 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 CS50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 253 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF02 XWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha CS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha CS50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF02 XWU is a 2002 Yamaha CS50, first registered on 14 July 2002.

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