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PL03 GWG

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,112 mi
Last recorded27,112 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 GWG
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 27,112 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 27,086 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017
Pass 27 Jul 2016

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 7,302 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 7,302 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 7,295 miles

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

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 7,286 miles

rear tyre low , scooter in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2009 7,286 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 7,286 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 5,115 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 5,109 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 5,109 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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PL03 GWG is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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