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WA03 MWM

2003 Yamaha YQ50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,579 mi
Last recorded11,579 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 MWM
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,579 miles

unable to clearly insepct rear n/s inner brake pad.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 9,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 8,548 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 998 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 998 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 12,006 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,667 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 6,663 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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WA03 MWM is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WA03 MWM, 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 WA03 MWM registered?

WA03 MWM is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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