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YJ53 OYP

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

14,894 mi
Last recorded14,894 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OYP
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2013 14,894 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 14,894 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 14,887 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,967 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebar cowling slightly insecure

Fail 24 May 2008 8,967 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebar cowling slightly insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2007 5,332 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 5,298 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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YJ53 OYP is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 YJ53 OYP, 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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YJ53 OYP is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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