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YJ53 LVK

2003 Yamaha Tzr 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,366 mi
Last recorded25,366 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Tzr 5011,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LVK
MakeYamaha
ModelTzr 50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,366 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 25,366 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play Steering head bearings excessively pitted/notchy (2.2.2)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,737 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering misaligned (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 20,050 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,050 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,194 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 May 2011 15,186 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 13,439 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 May 2010 13,439 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,293 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 13,293 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 7,606 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 7,606 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 26 Feb 2007 7,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tzr 50?

Based on 1,410 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 71
reflector on motorcycle missing 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Headlamp aim too high 51
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars 42
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YJ53 LVK is a 2003 Yamaha Tzr 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Tzr 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 11,070 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 Tzr 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 LVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tzr 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Tzr 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ53 LVK is a 2003 Yamaha Tzr 50, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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