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DX55 FBL

2005 Yamaha EW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,482 mi
Last recorded16,482 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 FBL
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 16,482 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 16,465 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front fairing has been repaired but not insecure

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 15,200 miles

Front **Handlebars bent**

Front **main beam indicator wired incorrect putting on high beam**

Nearside Front **Indicator taped**

Offside Front **Indicator taped**

Offside Rear **Indicator taped**

Fail 8 Sep 2022 15,200 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front **Handlebars bent**

Front **main beam indicator wired incorrect putting on high beam**

Nearside Front **Indicator taped**

Offside Front **Indicator taped**

Offside Rear **Indicator taped**

Pass 7 Sep 2021 13,600 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 12,770 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 12,770 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 12,471 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 11,501 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 10,212 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 9,545 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 8,881 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 8,079 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 8,079 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 7,613 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

front mudguard cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2013 7,613 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front mudguard cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2012 6,621 miles

n/s front indicator loose

Pass 23 Mar 2011 4,575 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 3,206 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 3,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 2,751 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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DX55 FBL is a 2005 Yamaha EW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX55 FBL, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha EW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX55 FBL registered?

DX55 FBL is a 2005 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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