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YN03 OEV

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,505 mi
Last recorded16,505 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 OEV
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,505 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 16,505 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

plastics loose

Pass 8 Feb 2014 15,097 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 19,448 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 15,462 miles

Front Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,423 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 11,411 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,651 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2009 7,651 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2007 6,363 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 4,877 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 4,877 miles

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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YN03 OEV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YN03 OEV, 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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YN03 OEV is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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