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FP03 ZXJ

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

19,246 mi
Last recorded19,246 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ZXJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 19,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 19,196 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 18,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 18,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 18,130 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 18,130 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 17,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 17,641 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,319 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,004 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,672 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,925 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 15,457 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 14,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,533 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 14,347 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,935 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,982 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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FP03 ZXJ is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FP03 ZXJ, 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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What year was FP03 ZXJ registered?

FP03 ZXJ is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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