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LY03 SWK

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,334 mi
Last recorded5,334 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 SWK
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2012 5,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 5,334 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 2,646 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 2,644 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 2,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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LY03 SWK is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LY03 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY03 SWK registered?

LY03 SWK is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is LY03 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 SWK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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