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SP03 BCV

2003 Yamaha DT50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,317 mi
Last recorded11,317 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha DT509,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 BCV
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 11,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 9,849 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

clutch lever shortened

front and rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 20 Mar 2018 9,849 miles

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock gaiter split

Offside Front shock gaiter perished

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Front tyre sidewall perished

Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 15 Feb 2012 9,849 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

front mudguard cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2010 9,849 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 9,849 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 9,849 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2007 9,721 miles

drive chain tight

Fail 22 Jan 2007 9,717 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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 BCV is a 2003 Yamaha DT50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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