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RY03 HZC

2003 Yamaha EW50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,606 mi
Last recorded10,606 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha EW508,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 HZC
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 10,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 10,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened upper fork stanchion (chrome) has light pitting & surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened upper fork stanchion (chrome) has light pitting & surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre worn close to the limit in centre section (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2015 10,542 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 10,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 10,542 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 10,326 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 10,326 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,915 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 9,900 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 9,682 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 9,275 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 8,609 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 4,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 3,661 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 HZC is a 2003 Yamaha EW50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HZC, 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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What year was RY03 HZC registered?

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

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