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VX53 BYV

2003 Yamaha TZR50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,367 mi
Last recorded9,367 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 2003 Yamaha TZR509,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BYV
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 9,367 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 9,350 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 7,200 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha TZR50?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 84
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Drive chain excessively loose 56
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VX53 BYV is a 2003 Yamaha TZR50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha TZR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 9,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha TZR50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 BYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TZR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha TZR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 BYV registered?

VX53 BYV is a 2003 Yamaha TZR50, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is VX53 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 BYV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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