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YL51 XKE

2001 Yamaha EW50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,337 mi
Last recorded9,337 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha EW508,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 XKE
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 9,337 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 9,000 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 9,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 20 Apr 2009 8,945 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 8,945 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Fail 21 Aug 2007 8,874 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 7,682 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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YL51 XKE is a 2001 Yamaha EW50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL51 XKE, 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 YL51 XKE registered?

YL51 XKE is a 2001 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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