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VX53 HZF

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,800 mi
Last recorded24,800 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 HZF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 24,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 23,366 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 22,801 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 May 2010 22,801 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 May 2009 20,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,366 miles

bodywork tatty

no mirrors fitted

rear pads close to limit

Fail 5 Feb 2008 17,366 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

bodywork tatty

no mirrors fitted

rear pads close to limit

Pass 12 Jan 2007 9,288 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 9,288 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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VX53 HZF is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 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 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 VX53 HZF, 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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VX53 HZF is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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