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LJ53 JXK

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,124 mi
Last recorded4,124 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JXK
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 4,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 May 2011 4,121 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 15,296 miles

Exhaust louder than standard but not excessively so

Front fork yolks rusty

Front tyre perished

Offside mirror loose

Poor pattern to dipped beam

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

Temporary type repair to exhaust at manifold

Fail 4 Jan 2010 15,296 miles

Exhaust louder than standard but not excessively so

Front fork yolks rusty

Front tyre perished

Offside mirror loose

Poor pattern to dipped beam

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Temporary type repair to exhaust at manifold

Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007
Fail 22 Feb 2007 11,050 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Front Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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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LJ53 JXK is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LJ53 JXK, 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 LJ53 JXK registered?

LJ53 JXK is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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