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FJ03 FKV

2003 Yamaha EW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,086 mi
Last recorded26,086 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha EW508,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FKV
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 26,086 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 25,621 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 25,621 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 24,988 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Minor over the whole bike. (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,017 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,648 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 16,006 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,980 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 15,980 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,922 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 15,922 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,478 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 14,478 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,631 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 10,224 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 8,799 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,859 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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FJ03 FKV is a 2003 Yamaha EW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha EW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 8,246 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 FJ03 FKV, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha EW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ03 FKV is a 2003 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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