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FJ03 VFM

2003 Yamaha YN50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha YN506,663 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 VFM
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012

rear number plate cracked

slight interaction on headlamps and tail lamp when indicators on

Fail 24 Apr 2012

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

rear number plate cracked

slight interaction on headlamps and tail lamp when indicators on

Pass 13 May 2011

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 2,357 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 2,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 2,228 miles

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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FJ03 VFM is a 2003 Yamaha YN50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ03 VFM, 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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FJ03 VFM is a 2003 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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