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WR03 YXU

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,864 mi
Last recorded15,864 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 YXU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,864 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,422 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 13,410 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Aug 2010 9,977 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 9,977 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 9,952 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,771 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front fork staunchions chrome pitted!

Fail 31 Jul 2009 25,771 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front fork staunchions chrome pitted!

Fail 2 Jul 2008 20,561 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,561 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 15,236 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 15,224 miles

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

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

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

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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WR03 YXU is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WR03 YXU, 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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WR03 YXU is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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