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LJ53 UKW

2003 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,273 mi
Last recorded14,273 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 UKW
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,273 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 14,273 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 11,216 miles

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

front tyre cut across tyre not to cords

Fail 15 Dec 2009 11,175 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

front tyre cut across tyre not to cords

Pass 25 Nov 2008 8,129 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 8,129 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Exhaust System Noisy

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 5,317 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 5,317 miles

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

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

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 UKW is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in White 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 LJ53 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

LJ53 UKW is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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