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GX53 HVB

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

44,971 mi
Last recorded44,971 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 HVB
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 44,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 44,971 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,798 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 17,758 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 17,757 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 16,383 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 16,383 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 13,506 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 13,480 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 9,473 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

dipswitch deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2011 9,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

dipswitch deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,387 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 7,632 miles

Speedo cable missing

Bolt missing from exhaust.

Bolts missing from drive cover.

Bolts missing from fairings

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front clocks/fairing loose.

Front forks slightly pitted

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 7,632 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Bolt missing from exhaust.

Bolts missing from drive cover.

Bolts missing from fairings

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front clocks/fairing loose.

Front forks slightly pitted

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Bike is dangerous and should not be used as lack of brakes.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 5,046 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 5,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Yamaha YQ50 reliability report

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GX53 HVB is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GX53 HVB, 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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GX53 HVB is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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