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Y30 KSS

2008 Yamaha EW50

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,242 mi
Last recorded11,242 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 KSS
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 11,242 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 20 Oct 2025 169,732 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 169,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 165,751 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 10,977 miles

front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Oct 2023 162,282 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 162,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 9,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 May 2023 9,638 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 158,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 9,539 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 152,532 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 145,172 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 137,569 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

pad warning light on wiring too front pad damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2019 137,244 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

pad warning light on wiring too front pad damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2018 128,343 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 128,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 8,529 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 121,032 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

springs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 8,487 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 113,830 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 8,353 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 106,018 miles

both front tyres bald on edge

Pass 15 Nov 2014 98,074 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 98,074 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 7,985 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,513 miles

nearside front shock absorber dust cover excessively deteriated?

offside rear shock absorber dust cover off/insecure?

Fail 18 Nov 2013 88,442 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges?

nearside front shock absorber dust cover excessively deteriated?

offside rear shock absorber dust cover off/insecure?

Pass 4 Sep 2013 5,597 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

slight pitting on front fork legs

Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,539 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 68,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under tray slightly insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,213 miles

slight pitting/corrosion on front fork legs

Pass 15 Aug 2011 3,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,189 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

Front brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 3,619 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 2,532 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 2,073 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 2,073 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 1,577 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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Y30 KSS is a 2008 Yamaha EW50 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y30 KSS, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha EW50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y30 KSS is a 2008 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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