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NK53 MEU

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,999 mi
Last recorded10,999 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 MEU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,999 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 10,998 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 9,315 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 9,315 miles

Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 6,414 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 31 Dec 2007 6,414 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 4,386 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 4,386 miles

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

Rear 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)

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

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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NK53 MEU is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NK53 MEU, 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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NK53 MEU is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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