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LR52 HKW

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,800 mi
Last recorded15,800 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 HKW
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 15,800 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,627 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 256,254 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 1,857 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 1,857 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 59 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 10,770 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 10,770 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

headlamp insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2007 9,519 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 9,519 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

front tyre pressure was low

Fail 10 Mar 2007 9,517 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

side stand not secure

Pass 4 Feb 2006 8,521 miles

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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LR52 HKW is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LR52 HKW, 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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LR52 HKW is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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