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LK03 MSX

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,302 mi
Last recorded16,302 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 MSX
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 16,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 16,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 13,502 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 13,502 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 8,691 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 8,691 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 7,837 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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LK03 MSX is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LK03 MSX, 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 LK03 MSX registered?

LK03 MSX is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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