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AY53 BKG

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,710 mi
Last recorded21,710 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BKG
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 21,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

various areas of slight damage and repairs around bike.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 14,589 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 12,846 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 12,846 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 9,301 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 8,014 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 8,014 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 6,667 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front tyre has cracks in the side wall of the tyre.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 6,667 miles

Front tyre has cracks in the side wall of the tyre.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 5,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 5,628 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 4,058 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre cracking side walls

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 3,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 3,281 miles

Front tyre starting to split on side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2006 2,456 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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AY53 BKG is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY53 BKG, 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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AY53 BKG is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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