CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU53 EYY

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Silver Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi
4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 EYY
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015
Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,660 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 28,660 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 18,373 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 18,372 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 16,874 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 14,062 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 104,034 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 10,878 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,375 miles

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
Full Yamaha YQ50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU53 EYY is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU53 EYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU53 EYY?

You can check the full history of WU53 EYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU53 EYY registered?

WU53 EYY is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is WU53 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 EYY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU53 EYY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU53 EYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.