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YS02 UVA

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,112 mi
Last recorded20,112 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 UVA
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 20,112 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 20,111 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handle bars , not orignal type.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 18,196 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handle bars , not orignal type.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 17,471 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,268 miles

slight play in top steering head bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2011 12,801 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Seat lock not working

Fail 13 Jul 2011 12,788 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension has a modification which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Seat lock not working

Pass 31 Jul 2010 12,250 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 12,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 544 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 544 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 12,885 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 9,163 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,163 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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YS02 UVA is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS02 UVA, 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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YS02 UVA is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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