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LX53 HJO

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 HJO
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018
Fail 5 Nov 2018

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2016 28,225 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 28,224 miles

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

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear tyre flat

Pass 30 Dec 2014 26,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 26,491 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 23,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 23,790 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 22,467 miles

brake lever piviots worn

headset bearings slightly notchy

various body pannels damaged and loose

Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,928 miles

fairing damaged in several places

headlamp pattern poor

Fail 5 Sep 2011 21,913 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

fairing damaged in several places

headlamp pattern poor

Pass 4 Sep 2010 20,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,255 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Main stand spring week will n ot hold stand up

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 14,518 miles

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

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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LX53 HJO is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LX53 HJO, 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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LX53 HJO is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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