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Y687 RNV

2001 Yamaha EW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,492 mi
Last recorded25,492 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 RNV
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 25,492 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,707 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 12,229 miles

front forks corroded

ignition key does not turn off engine

Pass 10 Feb 2011 11,197 miles

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

Rear Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 8,882 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 4,174 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 4,174 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 3,664 miles

condition of rear brake cable brake lever end

serious damage marker against vehicle (DVLA)

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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Y687 RNV is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y687 RNV, 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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What year was Y687 RNV registered?

Y687 RNV is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y687 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y687 RNV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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