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GX53 NKM

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81 mi
Last recorded81 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 NKM
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 81 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 81 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake hose not secure

Pass 9 Jun 2011
Pass 10 May 2010 14,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2010 14,776 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre underinflated

Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,492 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 11,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,711 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 10,711 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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
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GX53 NKM is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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