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AP03 YCS

2003 Yamaha Tzr 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

15,224 mi
Last recorded15,224 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Tzr 5011,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YCS
MakeYamaha
ModelTzr 50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 15,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 14,802 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 14,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 14,273 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 13,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front section near manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 13,860 miles

Shock absorber likely to become detached has come detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 13,518 miles

Rear rear swingarm corroded but still strong

Pass 17 Nov 2020 13,253 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 13,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 12,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 12,752 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 12,752 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 12,371 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 11,828 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 11,030 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 10,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 10,679 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 10,478 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 10,442 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 10,357 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 10,357 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 9,750 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 9,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 8,887 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 8,057 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 8,057 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 6,040 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tzr 50?

Based on 1,410 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 71
reflector on motorcycle missing 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Headlamp aim too high 51
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars 42
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AP03 YCS is a 2003 Yamaha Tzr 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Tzr 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 11,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Tzr 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP03 YCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tzr 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Tzr 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP03 YCS registered?

AP03 YCS is a 2003 Yamaha Tzr 50, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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