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AE53 KAO

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,825 mi
Last recorded17,825 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KAO
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 17,825 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 17,824 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements both (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2015 17,751 miles

no mirrors fitted to machine at time of test .

Pass 28 Oct 2013 14,797 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 11,779 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 9,412 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 9,412 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 7,936 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 6,525 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 6,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 3,471 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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AE53 KAO is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AE53 KAO, 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 KAO is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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