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Y657 NLX

2001 Yamaha EW50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,859 mi
Last recorded11,859 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2006
Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 NLX
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,859 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 11,858 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Front Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

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)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 9,481 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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Y657 NLX is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y657 NLX, 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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Y657 NLX is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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