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Y166 TGN

2001 Yamaha EW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,438 mi
Last recorded9,438 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 TGN
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 9,438 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 9,433 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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Y166 TGN is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Y166 TGN, 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 Y166 TGN registered?

Y166 TGN is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y166 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 TGN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y166 TGN have outstanding finance?

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