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VO02 FYW

2002 Yamaha Yh 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,636 mi
Last recorded2,636 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yh 507,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 FYW
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 2,636 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake pads slightly corroded

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion around bottom of front frame down tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 2,511 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 2,342 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 2,052 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 1,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 1,329 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 978 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 432 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,986 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 22,432 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,851 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 21,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 21,100 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 21,100 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,508 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,002 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 18,739 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,210 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,198 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,407 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 13,914 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,320 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 11,320 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 8,416 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yh 50?

Based on 3,082 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
566
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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VO02 FYW is a 2002 Yamaha Yh 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Yh 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 7,106 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yh 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO02 FYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yh 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Yh 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO02 FYW registered?

VO02 FYW is a 2002 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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