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YG02 FXE

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,455 mi
Last recorded16,455 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 FXE
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 16,455 miles

Cut in rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in steering linkage

Pass 23 Oct 2014 15,701 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 15,055 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 15,055 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,934 miles

1 Repair In Rear Tyre

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 11,933 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Leg shield so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

1 Repair In Rear Tyre

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 11,931 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

speedo cable very long and close to front wheel

rear drive shaft bent

Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,033 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 10,033 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 9,672 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 7,652 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 7,651 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 7,647 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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YG02 FXE is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YG02 FXE, 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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YG02 FXE is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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