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LX03 FTU

2003 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,163 mi
Last recorded26,163 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,163 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 26,163 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 25,424 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,524 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,468 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 7,468 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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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LX03 FTU is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LX03 FTU, 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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LX03 FTU is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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