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W385 NJK

2000 Yamaha EW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,965 mi
Last recorded16,965 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Yamaha EW508,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 NJK
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2009 16,965 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 13,171 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 13,171 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 10,708 miles
Fail 4 May 2005 10,708 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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W385 NJK is a 2000 Yamaha EW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W385 NJK, 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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W385 NJK is a 2000 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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