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PL03 GVR

2003 Yamaha EW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,062 mi
Last recorded9,062 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Yamaha EW508,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 GVR
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 9,062 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

just over half of rear brake adjustment been used recommend inspection

some bolts missing from engine covers ?

main stand bent & not returning fully due to weak spring ?

Fail 13 Jul 2009 9,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

just over half of rear brake adjustment been used recommend inspection

some bolts missing from engine covers ?

main stand bent & not returning fully due to weak spring ?

Pass 16 Feb 2008 9,607 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 6,290 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 6,290 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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PL03 GVR is a 2003 Yamaha EW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 PL03 GVR, 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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PL03 GVR is a 2003 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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