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WK53 DNE

2003 Yamaha YN50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha YN506,663 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 DNE
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025

Battery voltage low.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023

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

Rear Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 44,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 42,336 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,678 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 40,678 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 40,523 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Centre stand spring weak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 36,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

centre stand return spring weak

Fail 12 Oct 2018 36,889 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

centre stand return spring weak

Pass 9 Dec 2017 34,130 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 31,236 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 28,576 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 25,874 miles

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

R/H side headlamp bulb does not iluminate

Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,874 miles

R/H side headlamp bulb does not iluminate

Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,431 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 22,431 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 19,598 miles

NO HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON HIGH BEAM

ONLY ONE HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DIPPED BEAM

Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,666 miles

ADVISE ONLY ONE HEAD LIGHT WORKING

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 9 Oct 2010 13,917 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 7,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 4,371 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 1,885 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 1,885 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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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WK53 DNE is a 2003 Yamaha YN50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WK53 DNE, 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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WK53 DNE is a 2003 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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