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AY53 HDC

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,018 mi
Last recorded13,018 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HDC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2011 13,018 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,082 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 11,068 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 7,610 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 7,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 7,610 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 7,610 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 5,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 HDC is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AY53 HDC, 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 AY53 HDC registered?

AY53 HDC is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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