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WK03 CWR

2003 Yamaha YN50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha YN506,663 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 CWR
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 9,194 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

front wheel bearing slightly rough

right headlamp not working

Fail 13 Nov 2018 9,194 miles

Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

front wheel bearing slightly rough

right headlamp not working

Pass 14 Sep 2016 3,295 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 3,294 miles

front brake slightly tight

fuel/oil noted around rear wheel/tyre area

Fail 20 Aug 2015 3,294 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

front brake slightly tight

fuel/oil noted around rear wheel/tyre area

Fail 26 Apr 2013

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 3,826 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 5 May 2010

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

speedo not working

Fail 5 May 2010

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

speedo not working

Pass 28 Apr 2009

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 1 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 1 miles

Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,820 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 11,820 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 11,820 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?

Based on 23,061 MOT tests across 3,666 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 664
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 413
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 305
Tyre tread not clearly visible 282
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WK03 CWR is a 2003 Yamaha YN50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 6,663 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 YN50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 840 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK03 CWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YN50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK03 CWR is a 2003 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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