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SP03 BCU

2003 Yamaha DT50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,642 mi
Last recorded7,642 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 2003 Yamaha DT509,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 BCU
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 7,642 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 7,642 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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SP03 BCU is a 2003 Yamaha DT50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SP03 BCU, 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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SP03 BCU is a 2003 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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