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YJ53 VMU

2003 Yamaha Jog R

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

25,141 mi
Last recorded25,141 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Jog R7,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VMU
MakeYamaha
ModelJog R
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 25,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre sidewall perished

various panels insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2025 25,141 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure headlight fairing insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre sidewall perished

various panels insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2024 22,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 22,872 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 15,992 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 9,716 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 9,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 8,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 7,490 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 6,504 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 6,477 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 6,477 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 6,455 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 6,455 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 6,437 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 6,437 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 6,366 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,366 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 6,236 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 6,236 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,106 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 6,056 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 5,972 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 5,972 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 5,014 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Jog R?

Based on 9,860 MOT tests across 1,676 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
785
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,676
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 490
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 374
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 329
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 214
Tyre tread not clearly visible 169
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YJ53 VMU is a 2003 Yamaha Jog R in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Jog R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 7,247 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 Jog R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 490 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 VMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Jog R typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Jog R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ53 VMU is a 2003 Yamaha Jog R, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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