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VU02 YHW

2002 Yamaha EW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

6,916 mi
Last recorded6,916 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha EW506,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YHW
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 6,916 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 6,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 6,890 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 6,890 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 6,827 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 6,827 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 6,625 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 6,533 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 6,404 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 6,181 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 6,181 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 6,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 5,983 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 5,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 5,952 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 5,939 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear tyre underinflated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 5,901 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 5,891 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 5,831 miles

Rear tyre flat at time of test .

Pass 22 Sep 2011 5,800 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 5,776 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 5,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Jan 2009 5,403 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 5,403 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 5,011 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 5,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 4,326 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 4,326 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 3,868 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 3,868 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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VU02 YHW is a 2002 Yamaha EW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VU02 YHW, 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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VU02 YHW is a 2002 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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