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VX04 EMJ

2004 Yamaha TZR50

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

20,972 mi
Last recorded20,972 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 2004 Yamaha TZR509,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 EMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTZR50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2009 20,972 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 20,972 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,972 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 20,972 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Horn insecure

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,236 miles

handlebars close to tank on lockstops

some play in headstock

Fail 20 Mar 2007 16,218 miles

Rear 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)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

freeplay in headstock

handlebars close to pinching hand on lockstops

How Reliable is the Yamaha TZR50?

Based on 1,526 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 84
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
Drive chain excessively loose 56
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VX04 EMJ is a 2004 Yamaha TZR50 in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha TZR50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 9,860 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 TZR50 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX04 EMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TZR50 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha TZR50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX04 EMJ is a 2004 Yamaha TZR50, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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