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RY03 CFJ

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,256 mi
Last recorded10,256 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 10,256 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 10,217 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) ! securing bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 10,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired lens partially obscured. (4.2.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 10,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front fork stanchions pitted.

rear shock has reduced damping.

Fail 1 Sep 2021 10,197 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front fork stanchions pitted.

rear shock has reduced damping.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 10,197 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 10,197 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected discoloured (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 9,022 miles

fork extensions slightly pitted

Pass 11 Oct 2006 8,117 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 8,117 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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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RY03 CFJ is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RY03 CFJ, 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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RY03 CFJ is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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