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Q71ODV

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,605 mi
Last recorded26,605 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ71ODV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 26,605 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

front mudguard missing

Fail 21 Dec 2009 26,605 miles

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,191 miles

Centre stand spring weak thus causing stand to move up and down whilst scooter is being driven..

Fail 20 Nov 2008 21,191 miles

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

Centre stand spring weak thus causing stand to move up and down whilst scooter is being driven..

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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Q71ODV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Q71ODV, 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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Q71ODV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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