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AU53 FWV

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,174 mi
Last recorded11,174 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 FWV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 11,174 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,327 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 22,327 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,327 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 22,327 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,675 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 18,674 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 18,665 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,137 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 11,137 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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 FWV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FWV, 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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AU53 FWV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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