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PL03 GWD

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,635 mi
Last recorded17,635 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 GWD
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,635 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,641 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 15,637 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,039 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 15,037 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,037 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 12,922 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 12,922 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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PL03 GWD is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PL03 GWD, 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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What year was PL03 GWD registered?

PL03 GWD is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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