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KC03 PFY

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,279 mi
Last recorded13,279 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 PFY
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,279 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 13,279 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 11,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 7,903 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 7,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 7,903 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 7,903 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 7,890 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 7,890 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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KC03 PFY 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 55.6%.

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 KC03 PFY, 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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KC03 PFY is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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