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W638 LFE

2000 Yamaha EW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,541 mi
Last recorded20,541 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Yamaha EW508,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 LFE
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,541 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 20,541 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,568 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 19,568 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (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)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,773 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

both front fork stanchions slightly pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2006 10,688 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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W638 LFE is a 2000 Yamaha EW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W638 LFE, 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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What year was W638 LFE registered?

W638 LFE is a 2000 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W638 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W638 LFE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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