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YV03 LPC

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,824 mi
Last recorded18,824 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 LPC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 18,824 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 18,823 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 14,822 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,468 miles

Advise movement in swingin arm bush

Advise slight misting of oil on front shocker seals

Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,040 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 14,032 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)

Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2007 11,682 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 11,681 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 7,505 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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YV03 LPC is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YV03 LPC, 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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YV03 LPC is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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