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W899 PFX

2000 Yamaha EW50

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,248 mi
Last recorded16,248 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Yamaha EW508,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 PFX
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 16,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 16,218 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 15,598 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front tyre flat

Pass 6 Oct 2011 15,598 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre flat

Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,197 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2009 15,197 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2006 10,242 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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W899 PFX is a 2000 Yamaha EW50 in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W899 PFX, 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 W899 PFX registered?

W899 PFX is a 2000 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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