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WA51 OTB

2001 Yamaha EW50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,879 mi
Last recorded25,879 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 OTB
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2011 25,879 miles

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear tyre flat,valve leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,992 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,565 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 9,278 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 4,143 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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WA51 OTB is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha EW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 8,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA51 OTB, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha EW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA51 OTB registered?

WA51 OTB is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is WA51 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 OTB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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