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EO52 CAU

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 CAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026

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

Pass 14 May 2022
Fail 11 Mar 2021 23,333 miles

Front Riders seat with a defective supporting structure TRIM LOOSE (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective SEAL SPLIT (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp not working HAND BAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

SIDE STAN LOOSE AND INSECURE

Pass 24 Jun 2019 23,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 21,544 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 20,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,578 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 19,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 16,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,387 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 11,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 7,847 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 7,847 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Offside Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 286 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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EO52 CAU is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO52 CAU, 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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EO52 CAU is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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