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GX53 HFO

2003 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

6,960 mi
Last recorded6,960 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox8,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 HFO
MakeYamaha
ModelYq 50 Aerox
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 6,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 6,953 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 6,953 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 6,950 miles

Front tyre is 16 yrs old

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre is 16 yrs old

exhaust corroded

petrol cap seal starting to perish

Fail 22 Aug 2023 6,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre is 16 yrs old

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre is 16 yrs old

exhaust corroded

petrol cap seal starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2022 4,004 miles

Rear tyre has plug type repair.

Fail 25 Jun 2022 4,004 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre has plug type repair.

Pass 26 Jun 2021 768 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 753 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 753 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 May 2012 19,374 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 16,451 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 11,975 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 11,975 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 9,031 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 9,031 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,697 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 8,697 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox?

Based on 6,727 MOT tests across 1,618 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
1,650
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 559
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 504
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 266
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 169
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 133
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GX53 HFO is a 2003 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 8,948 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 Yq 50 Aerox fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 559 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 HFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX53 HFO is a 2003 Yamaha Yq 50 Aerox, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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