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AU03 KNL

2003 Yamaha YN50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

18,888 mi
Last recorded18,888 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YN506,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KNL
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 18,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 18,888 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017
Fail 22 Sep 2017

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

both brake levers operate starter motor when vehicle is running intermittently

Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,221 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,206 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 17,475 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,055 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 16,055 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

main stand is likeley to drag on the road as it does not go up sufficentley.the front mud guard is insecure.air box is insecure.

Fail 27 May 2010 16,053 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Main stand is insecure and likely to drag on the road.There is no return spring fitted .The front mudguard is insecure and is rubbing on the front wheel under breaking!!!The air box is not attached and likeley to impead the rear wheel rotation.

Pass 12 May 2009 13,694 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,530 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 11,530 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

tail light loose in rear pannel number plate light not working body pannels damaged all round

Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,718 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?

Based on 23,061 MOT tests across 3,666 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 664
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 413
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 305
Tyre tread not clearly visible 282
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AU03 KNL is a 2003 Yamaha YN50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 6,663 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 YN50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 840 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 KNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YN50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU03 KNL is a 2003 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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