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FM52 DLZ

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

12,008 mi
Last recorded12,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 DLZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2011 12,008 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 12,008 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 9,090 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 9,097 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,957 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 8,957 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 8,947 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 8,932 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 8,003 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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FM52 DLZ is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 FM52 DLZ, 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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FM52 DLZ is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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