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LK03 WRT

2003 Yamaha DT50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,246 mi
Last recorded27,246 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha DT509,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 WRT
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 27,246 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,221 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,534 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,380 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 May 2011 25,357 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 25,332 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 25,332 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,778 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 23,488 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

one h/lamp bulb not working

Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,035 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 11,035 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT50?

Based on 3,954 MOT tests across 804 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 200
reflector on motorcycle missing 181
Direction indicators not working 91
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 84
Direction indicator not working 79
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LK03 WRT is a 2003 Yamaha DT50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 9,849 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha DT50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK03 WRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT50 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LK03 WRT is a 2003 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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