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Y427 XEB

2001 Yamaha EW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,171 mi
Last recorded6,171 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 XEB
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 6,171 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 6,171 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 6,166 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

battery flat and causing electrical problems

Pass 18 Apr 2008 823 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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Y427 XEB is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y427 XEB, 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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Y427 XEB is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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