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RY03 FXV

2003 Yamaha EW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

18,681 mi
Last recorded18,681 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha EW508,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 FXV
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 18,681 miles

Front **Floorboard secured by cable ties**

Front **front panel cable tied**

Fail 19 Apr 2022 18,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front **Floorboard secured by cable ties**

Front **front panel cable tied**

Rear **rear panel o/s not secured**

Pass 1 Apr 2021 18,235 miles

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))

Front fairing damaged

Front n/s flasher repaired

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

number plate light repaired but working ok

Fail 1 Apr 2021 18,235 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Front fairing damaged

Front n/s flasher repaired

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

air box falling off

number plate light repaired but working ok

Pass 11 Jul 2019 17,549 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 16,481 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 16,481 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,867 miles

REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD

Fail 16 Jun 2017 15,867 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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

high and low beam reversed on handlebar switch

Pass 11 May 2016 15,436 miles

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 28 May 2015 14,788 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 14,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 14,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,797 miles

front brake pads very low

Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,591 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 10,450 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 9,664 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,664 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 8,538 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 8,538 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 7,097 miles

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

headlamp slightly loose

n/s front indicator poor mounting

Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,097 miles

headlamp slightly loose

n/s front indicator poor mounting

Pass 27 Jun 2007 5,714 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 5,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 4,011 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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RY03 FXV is a 2003 Yamaha EW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RY03 FXV, 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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RY03 FXV is a 2003 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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