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LJ03 VLU

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

16,009 mi
Last recorded16,009 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 VLU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 16,009 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 16,003 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 15,996 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Mar 2015 15,991 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 14,870 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 14,853 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 11,466 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,466 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 13,383 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 13,383 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)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 10,228 miles

there are lots of body fixing screws missing and various panels are loose

Fail 29 Apr 2006 10,219 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

front tyre very soft.check and set tyres to correct pressures as soon as possible.

there are lots of body fixing screws missing and various panels are loose.

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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LJ03 VLU is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 LJ03 VLU, 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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LJ03 VLU is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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