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RV02 VME

2002 Yamaha EW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,145 mi
Last recorded18,145 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Yamaha EW506,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 VME
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2010 18,145 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,835 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 15,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 9,167 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 9,167 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front brake pads worn.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 9,161 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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RV02 VME is a 2002 Yamaha EW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha EW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 6,984 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 RV02 VME, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha EW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV02 VME registered?

RV02 VME is a 2002 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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