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SJ03 HKE

2003 Yamaha Yh 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,476 mi
Last recorded5,476 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yh 506,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 HKE
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 5,476 miles

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Fail 17 Jan 2017 5,476 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm both tyres flat (4.1.3(ii))

locker insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2014 5,404 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 4,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 4,716 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 4,716 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 3,146 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 3,062 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 1,089 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 504 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 482 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yh 50?

Based on 3,082 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
566
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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SJ03 HKE is a 2003 Yamaha Yh 50 in Blue 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 Yh 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 6,557 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 Yh 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ03 HKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yh 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Yh 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ03 HKE is a 2003 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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