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HY03 FCL

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,593 mi
Last recorded15,593 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 FCL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 15,593 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 15,593 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 15,594 miles

brake lever pivots worn

Fail 21 Jul 2020 15,594 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brake lever pivits worn

Pass 18 Apr 2019 14,750 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing DAMPING (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 14,750 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 11,262 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 11,260 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 10,380 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 10,380 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2010

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

only one headlamp illuninating

speedometer missing

Fail 22 Jan 2010

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

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

only one headlamp illuninating

speedometer missing

Pass 4 Dec 2008 1,163 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 1,163 miles

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,420 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 16,420 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,782 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 14,761 miles

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))

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

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

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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HY03 FCL is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HY03 FCL, 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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HY03 FCL is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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