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DX51 VVU

2001 Yamaha EW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,416 mi
Last recorded15,416 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VVU
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 15,416 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 15,411 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 15,371 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,990 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,707 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 13,703 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,628 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

side stand mounting loose

Fail 29 Jun 2009 11,628 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

side stand mounting loose

Pass 20 Jun 2008 10,888 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 10,882 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 10,882 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 572 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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DX51 VVU is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX51 VVU, 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 DX51 VVU registered?

DX51 VVU is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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