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FM03 YUS

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,714 mi
Last recorded47,714 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 YUS
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,714 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,469 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,469 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 45,469 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,403 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 39,389 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,757 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,639 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 24,619 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2006 5,599 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 5,599 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,074 miles

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

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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FM03 YUS is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red 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 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 FM03 YUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM03 YUS registered?

FM03 YUS is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 23 August 2003.

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