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FP03 ZYE

2003 Yamaha EW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Yamaha EW508,246 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ZYE
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2020

All direction indicators not working do not flash at all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip missing (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering linkage locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

all body work covers loose and insecure, wires under bike insecue and catching exhaust

Fail 17 Sep 2018

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 9,596 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 8,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,581 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 6,579 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,637 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 4,637 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 4,308 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 3,607 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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FP03 ZYE is a 2003 Yamaha EW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP03 ZYE, 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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FP03 ZYE is a 2003 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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