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WX53 CGV

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,498 mi
Last recorded14,498 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 CGV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

horn works but sound distorted

seems to be petrol om the carb but can not see a leek

stand not working

Fail 21 Jun 2014 14,487 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

seems to be petrol om the carb but can not see a leek

stand not working

Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,235 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 27,235 miles

Upper Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 24,068 miles

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

front tyre starting to crack.

Fail 22 May 2010 24,068 miles

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

Outer Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

front tyre starting to crack.

Pass 16 May 2009 16,645 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 16,645 miles

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

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

Rear 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)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 14,753 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 14,753 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)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2006 8,048 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
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WX53 CGV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WX53 CGV, 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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WX53 CGV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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