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Y671 OBJ

2001 Yamaha EW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,177 mi
Last recorded17,177 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY671 OBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 17,177 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and becoming perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 15,419 miles

1/ repair to exhaust not blowing at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2019 15,411 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

1/ repair to exhaust not blowing at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2018 12,978 miles

front tyre becoming perished

slight leak on front fork seals

Fail 21 Sep 2018 12,961 miles

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

front tyre becoming perished

slight leak on front fork seals

Pass 22 Sep 2017 10,593 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

front tyre becoming perished in tread and side wall

rear tyre near legal limits

slight leak on front fork seals

Pass 23 Sep 2016 9,203 miles

1/ Slight damage to rear number plate.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 9,186 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

1/ Slight damage to rear number plate.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 7,241 miles

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

slight damage to n/s mirror glass

slight damage to number plate

Fail 9 Sep 2015 7,209 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

slight damage to n/s mirror glass

slight damage to number plate

Pass 16 Sep 2014 5,484 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 3,754 miles

1/ rear tyre near legal limits 2/ front and rear tyre becoming perished 3/ front forks becoming pitted 4/ slight leak on front fork seals

Pass 21 Sep 2012 2,391 miles

1. Repair to exhaust system acceptable at time of test. 2. Front forks becoming pitted. 3. Slight leak on nearside front fork seal.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 2,325 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 2,001 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 1,778 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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Y671 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y671 OBJ, 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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Y671 OBJ is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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