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YN53 FNK

2003 Yamaha Tzr 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

18,627 mi
Last recorded18,627 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Tzr 5011,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FNK
MakeYamaha
ModelTzr 50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 18,627 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,434 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Jul 2007 16,434 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Feb 2007 16,434 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tzr 50?

Based on 1,410 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

65.5%
Pass Rate
890
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 71
reflector on motorcycle missing 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
Headlamp aim too high 51
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars 42
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YN53 FNK is a 2003 Yamaha Tzr 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Tzr 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 11,070 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 Tzr 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN53 FNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tzr 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Tzr 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN53 FNK is a 2003 Yamaha Tzr 50, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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