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YR52 VSG

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,421 mi
Last recorded22,421 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 VSG
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 22,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 19,988 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 18,037 miles

nearside front fork stanchion damp BORDERLINE

Pass 2 Aug 2022 16,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 14,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 12,887 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 10,474 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 8,986 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 8,582 miles

headlamp aim

Pass 4 Mar 2011 8,371 miles

security of o/s/f indicator

Fail 2 Jun 2010 6,184 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 6,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 6,145 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

cuts in rear tyre but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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 VSG 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

YR52 VSG is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is YR52 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 VSG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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