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YJ53 PFZ

2003 Yamaha Tzr 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,584 mi
Last recorded7,584 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Tzr 5011,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 PFZ
MakeYamaha
ModelTzr 50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 7,584 miles

coolant bottle mounting bracket broken

lower fairings not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2014 7,584 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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))

coolant bottle mounting bracket broken

lower fairings not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2012 7,456 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 7,456 miles

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 Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 7,411 miles

minor damages to fairings

one coolant bottle mount broke

Fail 27 Jul 2011 7,411 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

minor damages to fairings

one coolant bottle mount broke

Pass 18 May 2010 6,605 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 6,605 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 5,580 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 5,580 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 May 2007 4,833 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 4,833 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 PFZ is a 2003 Yamaha Tzr 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PFZ, 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 PFZ is a 2003 Yamaha Tzr 50, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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