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WU52 OBO

2002 Yamaha EW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,822 mi
Last recorded15,822 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Yamaha EW506,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 OBO
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 15,822 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 15,839 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 13,576 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust bolt missing

possible front brake problem was creeping under load at first now is working correct ?

Fail 27 Sep 2014 13,576 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust bolt missing

possible front brake problem was creeping under load at first now is working correct ?

Pass 28 Sep 2013 11,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 18,773 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 18,773 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 18,773 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Oct 2010 16,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 16,793 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,244 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 14,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,862 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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WU52 OBO is a 2002 Yamaha EW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha EW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 6,984 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 WU52 OBO, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha EW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU52 OBO is a 2002 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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