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YU02 GSV

2002 Yamaha YQ50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,815 mi
Last recorded14,815 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ5010,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU02 GSV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 14,815 miles

Inner Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Inner Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 14,813 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Outer Front Lower Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Outer Front Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Outer Rear Lower Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 1,414 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 1,414 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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YU02 GSV is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YU02 GSV, 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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YU02 GSV is a 2002 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 4 August 2002.

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