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WA53 HRR

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,064 mi
Last recorded34,064 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HRR
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 34,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 39,983 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 21,622 miles

Exhaust has one mounting bolt fitted but secure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stantions pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber reduced damping effect

Fail 29 Jan 2019 21,622 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock speedo cable catching (2.1.4 (c))

Exhaust has one mounting bolt fitted but secure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stantions pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shock absorber reduced damping effect

seat lock not working

Fail 6 Jul 2017 21,622 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 19,271 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,246 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 19,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,838 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,619 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,306 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

flat image to dip beam

Fail 22 Sep 2008 18,306 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

flat image to dip beam

Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,707 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

headlight secured with a peg

Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,752 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 15,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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WA53 HRR is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA53 HRR, 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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WA53 HRR is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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