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GX53 RKV

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,348 mi
Last recorded5,348 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 RKV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 5,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to front brake disc

Pass 4 Jun 2015 4,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

seat lock missing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 3,671 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 3,585 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Aug 2011 3,580 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Aug 2010 3,335 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 3,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 2,656 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 1,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2008 1,848 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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GX53 RKV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX53 RKV, 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 GX53 RKV registered?

GX53 RKV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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