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LJ53 ULC

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,128 mi
Last recorded33,128 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ULC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,128 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 33,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 May 2014 31,464 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 27,163 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 27,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 23,275 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 23,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,275 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,185 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,568 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 14,568 miles

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

Rear 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 ULC is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

LJ53 ULC is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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