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VO03 FYZ

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,279 mi
Last recorded11,279 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 FYZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 11,279 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 11,279 miles

Rear wheel has a missing wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 11,279 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 11,279 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 10,954 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre flat

Fail 29 Mar 2014 10,953 miles

Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 9,394 miles

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

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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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VO03 FYZ is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VO03 FYZ, 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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What year was VO03 FYZ registered?

VO03 FYZ is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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