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Y396 RBD

2001 Yamaha EW50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,991 mi
Last recorded20,991 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 RBD
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 20,991 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 18,413 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 12,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 9,305 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

o/s engine casing broken & main stand missing

speedo fitted incorrectly

thorn in front tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2009 9,305 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

o/s engine casing broken & main stand missing

speedo fitted incorrectly

thorn in front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2008 7,215 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 7,215 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

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

main stand insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2006 6,004 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 6,004 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 4,079 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 4,079 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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Y396 RBD is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y396 RBD, 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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Y396 RBD is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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