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RX53 YLB

2003 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,407 mi
Last recorded15,407 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YLB
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2016 15,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no patton (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering front wheel not straight to handle bars (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 May 2015 14,150 miles

handlebars slight out of line

Pass 15 Feb 2014 14,090 miles

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

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

rear no plate loose but still secure

Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,139 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 12,491 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,302 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2010 11,801 miles

rear no plate cracked but still secure fairing broken still secure

Pass 7 Feb 2009 10,009 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

rer no plate cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2009 10,001 miles

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

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

rer no plate cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2008 8,102 miles

Number plate cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2008 8,099 miles

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

Number plate cracked

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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RX53 YLB is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX53 YLB, 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 RX53 YLB registered?

RX53 YLB is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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