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YV03 UEX

2003 Yamaha YQ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,188 mi
Last recorded12,188 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ5010,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 UEX
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 12,188 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 12,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 12,184 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Front tyre is flat

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,948 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 8,498 miles

rear disc pads not seen

Pass 14 Sep 2010 6,344 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 6,343 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 5,908 miles

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

front tyre has metal objects in it

handle bars has slight free play

rear tyre has splits not to cords

Fail 18 Aug 2009 5,908 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front 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)

front tyre has metal objects in it

handle bars has slight free play

rear tyre has splits not to cords

Pass 13 Aug 2008 5,286 miles

Nearside Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 4,741 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 4,339 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 UEX is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50 in Red 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 YV03 UEX, 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 UEX is a 2003 Yamaha YQ50, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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