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X72 AWJ

2000 Yamaha EW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,652 mi
Last recorded14,652 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha EW508,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 AWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 14,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 13,836 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 13,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 12,834 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 12,411 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 12,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 11,041 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 9,751 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 9,356 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 9,356 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,119 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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X72 AWJ is a 2000 Yamaha EW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X72 AWJ, 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 X72 AWJ registered?

X72 AWJ is a 2000 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 14 November 2000.

Is X72 AWJ safe to buy?

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