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Y769 FDV

2001 Yamaha EW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,198 mi
Last recorded7,198 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 FDV
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 7,198 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

headlamp adjuster needs attention

Pass 22 May 2018 6,993 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 6,960 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

headlamp adjuster needs attention

n/s + o/s front fork stanchions pitted

no mirrors fitted to machine at time of test

rear brake reserve travel is getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2013 6,956 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

n/s + o/s front fork stanchions pitted

Fail 6 Aug 2013 6,956 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

n/s + o/s front fork stanchions pitted

Pass 12 May 2011 6,916 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 5,562 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 5,555 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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Y769 FDV is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Black 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 Y769 FDV, 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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Y769 FDV is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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