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Y982 HGU

2001 Yamaha EW50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,182 mi
Last recorded5,182 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 HGU
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 5,182 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 5,182 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 3,162 miles

Battery flat, electric start not working and idicators/horn only work when engine running.

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 3,157 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Battery flat, electric start not working and idicators/horn only work when engine running.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 2,844 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 2,761 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 2,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 May 2008 2,282 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 2,282 miles

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

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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Y982 HGU is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y982 HGU, 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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Y982 HGU is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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