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C17 OCC

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 OCC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2014

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 16,993 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 13,711 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 13,711 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,595 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

exhaust smokey

ferrings fitted all round

o/s/r ind loose

rear no plate deterioated

Fail 18 Aug 2009 13,595 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

exhaust smokey

ferrings fitted all round

o/s/r ind loose

rear no plate deterioated

Pass 20 Nov 2007 9,330 miles

STAND BROKEN.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 7,101 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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C17 OCC is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C17 OCC, 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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C17 OCC is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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