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AY03 MXV

2003 Yamaha TZR50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,729 mi
Last recorded3,729 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TZR509,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 MXV
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 3,729 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 3,729 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 3,739 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 3,739 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 3,729 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 3,729 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 3,729 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 12,226 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 12,226 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 12,215 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

brake discs slightly pitted

fairing damaged and insecure

front brake lever pivot worn

rear wheel bearing slightly loose

Fail 27 Jun 2017 12,215 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

brake discs slightly pitted

fairing damaged and insecure

front brake lever pivot worn

rear wheel bearing slightly loose

Pass 30 Aug 2016 11,552 miles

fairing panels missing at time of test

fork seals leaking slightly

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly scored

rear wheel bearing slightly loose

Pass 30 Nov 2007 10,232 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 10,232 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha TZR50?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 84
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Drive chain excessively loose 56
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AY03 MXV is a 2003 Yamaha TZR50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha TZR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 9,146 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 TZR50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 MXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TZR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha TZR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY03 MXV registered?

AY03 MXV is a 2003 Yamaha TZR50, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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