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PO53 HUV

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 HUV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Front tyre under inflated

Rear tyre is under inflated

Pass 23 Apr 2018

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

front fairing loose

front mud gard missing

no lights fitted at time of test

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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PO53 HUV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO53 HUV, 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 PO53 HUV registered?

PO53 HUV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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