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YJ53 YRF

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,807 mi
Last recorded16,807 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YRF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,807 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 16,804 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,037 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 15,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,472 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 2,680 miles

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

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 YRF is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRF, 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 YJ53 YRF registered?

YJ53 YRF is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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