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W704 VGT

2000 Yamaha EW50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,719 mi
Last recorded19,719 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha EW508,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW704 VGT
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2014 19,719 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 18,121 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 18,121 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 17,849 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 30 Sep 2011 17,849 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,181 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 17,176 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,621 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 13,618 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

front fender and center stand missing,front light cowling loose.

Pass 4 May 2006 5,348 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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W704 VGT is a 2000 Yamaha EW50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W704 VGT, 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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W704 VGT is a 2000 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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