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AU53 EJV

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,896 mi
Last recorded40,896 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EJV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 40,896 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 40,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 38,857 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 8,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 5,272 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 5,272 miles

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

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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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AU53 EJV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU53 EJV, 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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What year was AU53 EJV registered?

AU53 EJV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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