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WX53 YME

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,996 mi
Last recorded13,996 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 YME
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 13,996 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Propstand slightly loose and spring weak.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 13,995 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front mudguard mounting.

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Propstand slightly loose and spring weak.

Rigbt under fairing mtg.broken.

Right & left rear panel screws missing.

Screws missing from drive belt cover.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,991 miles

Centre Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Centre Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 13,991 miles

Centre Front Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Centre Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Centre Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Centre Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

unable to test lights as bike would not start.

Fail 31 Mar 2012 13,991 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Clutch cover screws missing!

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

N/s front indicator lens crack!

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Speedo cable missing!

Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,670 miles

front tyre perished in tread

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2009 8,116 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 8,110 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 5,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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WX53 YME is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WX53 YME, 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 YME is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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