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GX03 VKL

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

14,762 mi
Last recorded14,762 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 VKL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 14,762 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 14,762 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 13,478 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 13,472 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 13,460 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake Pads Missing

Pass 10 Jun 2006 13,460 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 1,346 miles

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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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GX03 VKL is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 GX03 VKL, 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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GX03 VKL is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 25 May 2003.

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