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W138 UAW

2000 Yamaha EW50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,646 mi
Last recorded14,646 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha EW508,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 UAW
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 14,646 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 14,635 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front fork seals are leeking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Stop lamp not working front brake stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All indicators do not flash (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 11,049 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 7,091 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 7,088 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 5,194 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 5,194 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 5,186 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 630 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 595 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 564 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 539 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 531 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 469 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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W138 UAW is a 2000 Yamaha EW50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha EW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 8,846 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 W138 UAW, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha EW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W138 UAW is a 2000 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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