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Y286 HWJ

2001 Yamaha EW50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,236 mi
Last recorded20,236 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 HWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 20,236 miles

centre stand bracket damage

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 20,028 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 19,945 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 19,728 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 19,599 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 19,599 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 19,476 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 19,321 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 19,210 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,960 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 16,889 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 15,420 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,474 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 11,474 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 9,673 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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Y286 HWJ is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y286 HWJ, 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 Y286 HWJ registered?

Y286 HWJ is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y286 HWJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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