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AE53 JZW

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,431 mi
Last recorded13,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 JZW
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 13,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

No front mudguard fitted.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 13,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

No front mudguard fitted.

Pass 23 Apr 2016 9,552 miles

Advise top Handle bar fairing loose but not insecure

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 9,552 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied Catches on fairing (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Advise top Handle bar fairing loose but not insecure

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Side stand loose but not insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,617 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 13,617 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 11,609 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 10,881 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 10,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 8,748 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 7,610 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
Full Yamaha YQ50 reliability report

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AE53 JZW is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YQ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 10,117 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 AE53 JZW, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha YQ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE53 JZW is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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