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FJ53 HFC

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,455 mi
Last recorded21,455 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HFC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,455 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 20,892 miles

battery discharged

tyres low pressure

Fail 5 Nov 2013 20,892 miles

Rear Brake drum(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

battery discharged

tyres low pressure

Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,352 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 20,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,568 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 18,568 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,827 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,901 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,540 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 12,540 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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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FJ53 HFC is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJ53 HFC, 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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FJ53 HFC is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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