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WX53 CHN

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76 mi
Last recorded76 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 CHN
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 76 miles

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 13 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable unsuitable ie rear fittment (5.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023
Pass 1 Aug 2017 26,268 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 26,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,187 miles

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

gear casing bolts missing

Fail 19 May 2016 26,184 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts insecure (3.2.B2c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

gear casing bolts missing

Pass 3 Oct 2014 23,884 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,708 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 24 Feb 2011 23,708 miles

Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 8,544 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 8,514 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 5,983 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 5,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 4,067 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 4,067 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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 CHN is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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