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AY51 EFV

2001 Yamaha EW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EFV
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019

Front Front mudguard missing

Front Front tyre slightly cracking

Front Inner tube in rear tubeless tyre valve incorrectly seated

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner tube in rear tubeless tyre valve incorrectly seated

Rear Rear wheel hugger / airbox missing

Center stand worn and not retracting properly, center stand pin not secure

Fail 18 Jul 2019

Front Front mudguard missing

Front Front tyre slightly cracking

Front Inner tube in rear tubeless tyre valve incorrectly seated

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner tube in rear tubeless tyre valve incorrectly seated

Rear Rear wheel hugger / airbox missing

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Center stand worn and not retracting properly, center stand pin not secure

Pass 30 Apr 2018 13,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 14,319 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 14,319 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 14,321 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 12 May 2016 14,321 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 8,474 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 7,537 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 7,537 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 7,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 2,126 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 1,418 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 502 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 493 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha EW50?

Based on 2,948 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
712
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 168
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 122
reflector on motorcycle missing 92
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 49
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AY51 EFV is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha EW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 8,388 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 EW50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 EFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha EW50 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha EW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY51 EFV registered?

AY51 EFV is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AY51 EFV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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