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X409 XDE

2000 Yamaha EW50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

76,376 mi
Last recorded76,376 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Yamaha EW508,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX409 XDE
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,376 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 76,376 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 5,833 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 5,833 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 5,816 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 5,801 miles

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

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

indicators affected by use of horn

Fail 26 Oct 2010 5,798 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 1,414 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 9,665 miles

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

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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X409 XDE is a 2000 Yamaha EW50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 X409 XDE, 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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X409 XDE is a 2000 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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