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YR52 VPU

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,059 mi
Last recorded13,059 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 VPU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 13,059 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 13,059 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 12,942 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 12,918 miles

Brake performance not tested tyres flat (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre is unsuitable tyre is flat (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable tyre is flat (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit borderline (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Jun 2020 10,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 7,500 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,105 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 7,105 miles

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

front brake pads very low on friction material.

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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YR52 VPU is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YR52 VPU, 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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What year was YR52 VPU registered?

YR52 VPU is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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