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AK52 EXE

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 EXE
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025

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

Front mudguard missing.

Fail 24 Jul 2025

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

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Front mudguard missing.

Pass 29 Nov 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No stand fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2021

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No stand fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,685 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 18,528 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 14,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 14,050 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 14,050 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering Handlebar covers insecure and can impede steering (2.1.2e)

Front Front mudguard insecure Loose and insecure Front Mudguard (2.3.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 11,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,847 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 18 Jul 2012 11,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 11,505 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 8,683 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 8,370 miles

Front tyre tread worn uneven.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,476 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 3,731 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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AK52 EXE is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AK52 EXE, 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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AK52 EXE is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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