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YP52 AHX

2002 Yamaha EW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,475 mi
Last recorded17,475 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha EW506,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 AHX
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 17,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

only rear indicators fitted to moped NO front units fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2025 17,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 17,463 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2022 16,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 16,692 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 16,692 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 15,872 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 15,225 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 15,225 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 13,970 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 13,807 miles

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

forks twisted in the yokes

Fail 10 Nov 2017 13,807 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

forks twisted in the yokes

Pass 27 Oct 2016 13,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,714 miles

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2014 11,316 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,102 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 9,076 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

number plate holder loose

number plate light inop

Fail 23 Aug 2012 9,076 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

number plate holder loose

number plate light inop

Fail 12 Aug 2011 8,018 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 8,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 7,128 miles

electrics poor battery u/s

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 7,128 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

electrics poor battery u/s

Pass 17 Jul 2009 6,413 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 5,971 miles

front forks appear slightly twisted

indicator mounting is poor

panel mounting poor on rear

Pass 27 Jun 2007 4,866 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 2,873 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

exhust bent and very close to rear wheel/tyre

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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YP52 AHX is a 2002 Yamaha EW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha EW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 6,984 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 YP52 AHX, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha EW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YP52 AHX registered?

YP52 AHX is a 2002 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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