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HX53 BNK

2003 Yamaha TZR50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,502 mi
Last recorded13,502 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TZR509,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 BNK
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 13,502 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 13,502 miles

Central Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock fouling the tank (2.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 13,417 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 8,707 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 8,707 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2014 8,707 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside rider's footrest broken at end

Pass 25 Aug 2012 8,707 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 8,707 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2010 8,707 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 7,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 7,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 5,942 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 7,005 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Yamaha TZR50?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 84
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Drive chain excessively loose 56
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HX53 BNK is a 2003 Yamaha TZR50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha TZR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 9,146 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 TZR50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 BNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TZR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha TZR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX53 BNK is a 2003 Yamaha TZR50, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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