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W856 WDF

2000 Yamaha EW50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,441 mi
Last recorded5,441 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha EW508,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 WDF
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 5,441 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 5,441 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 5,441 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 5,441 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp battery dead (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp battery dead (4.3.3 (b))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure battery cover insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp battery dead (4.3.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly cable not secure at twist grip (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2013 5,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 5,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 5,275 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 3,662 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 1,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 1,951 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 456 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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W856 WDF is a 2000 Yamaha EW50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W856 WDF, 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 W856 WDF registered?

W856 WDF is a 2000 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W856 WDF safe to buy?

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