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RK03 CAA

2003 Yamaha DT50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,463 mi
Last recorded19,463 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Yamaha DT509,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 CAA
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 19,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 16,518 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Forks slightly misaligned/slightly twisted steering.

Reduced rear suspension damping.

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 16,518 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Forks slightly misaligned/slightly twisted steering.

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Reduced rear suspension damping.

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 16,019 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play slight play at bottom shock mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Dec 2016 16,019 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain spring link wrong way round (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride steering head top nut loose (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Chain guard missing ()

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play bottom shock mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Nov 2008 11,246 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 5,967 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 5,967 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT50?

Based on 3,954 MOT tests across 804 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 200
reflector on motorcycle missing 181
Direction indicators not working 91
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 84
Direction indicator not working 79
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RK03 CAA is a 2003 Yamaha DT50 in Red 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 DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 9,849 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 DT50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK03 CAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT50 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RK03 CAA is a 2003 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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