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Y976 BNG

2001 Yamaha EW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 BNG
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear body panels not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2012 8,621 miles

front fork seal slightly craked

Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,259 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 5,259 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 5,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 5,047 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 5,046 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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Y976 BNG is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y976 BNG, 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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Y976 BNG is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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