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YB03 NCZ

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

15,115 mi
Last recorded15,115 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 NCZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 15,115 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 14,986 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 14,671 miles

Centre Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Centre Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,345 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 14,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 14,111 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 14,111 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 May 2009 12,506 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 12,506 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

rear tyre flat

unable to test items as engine wont start

Pass 30 May 2007 9,873 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 9,873 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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YB03 NCZ is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 YB03 NCZ, 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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What year was YB03 NCZ registered?

YB03 NCZ is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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