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Y331 XEV

2001 Yamaha EW50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 XEV
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024

Front forks pitted

Fail 17 Aug 2024

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front forks pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2022

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 8,801 miles

Both fork legs have corrosion on.

Corrosion on exhaust.

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

No lights fitted at time of test.

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 8,801 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both fork legs have corrosion on.

Corrosion on exhaust.

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

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

No lights fitted at time of test.

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 8,801 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 12 May 2017 8,801 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 May 2016 8,801 miles

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

high/low beam on headlight wrong way around

Pass 8 May 2015 7,380 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 12 May 2014 5,819 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 5,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 3,378 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 3,226 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 1,237 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 1,237 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 372 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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Y331 XEV is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y331 XEV, 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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Y331 XEV is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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