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SP03 BCX

2003 Yamaha DT50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

13,689 mi
Last recorded13,689 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha DT509,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 BCX
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 13,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2019 13,689 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 13,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 12,796 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 12,796 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 12,796 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 12,796 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 12,796 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2014 11,833 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 11,592 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jan 2011 10,567 miles

front suspension slightly soft

stop light only operates from rear brake

Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,790 miles

clutc lever insecure

front mudgaurd broken

Fail 15 Sep 2009 8,790 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

clutc lever insecure

front mudgaurd broken

Pass 14 Jul 2008 8,050 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 8,050 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 7,859 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake rod excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

FRONT & REAR TYRE VALVES HAVE BIG CAPS FITTED

FRONT TYRE VALVE LOCK NUT INSECURE

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

REAR BRAKE HUB LEVER PINCH BOLT INSECURE

REAR SPROCKETNUTS HAVE NO LOCKING DEVISES FITTED

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 BCX is a 2003 Yamaha DT50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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