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BJ03 NWB

2003 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,578 mi
Last recorded15,578 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YN506,663 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NWB
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 15,578 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 1,411 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 14,711 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,923 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 13,228 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 12,013 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 12,013 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 9,609 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 7,254 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 7,227 miles

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

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 6,258 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 6,203 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?

Based on 23,061 MOT tests across 3,666 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 664
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 413
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 305
Tyre tread not clearly visible 282
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BJ03 NWB is a 2003 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 6,663 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 YN50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 840 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 NWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YN50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 NWB is a 2003 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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