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YS51 EBV

2002 Yamaha EW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

18,453 mi
Last recorded18,453 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Yamaha EW506,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 EBV
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 18,453 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,453 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,502 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 17,502 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,466 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 16,466 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 15,258 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,258 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 13,354 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 13,353 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 7,846 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 7,846 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 4,677 miles

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

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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YS51 EBV is a 2002 Yamaha EW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YS51 EBV, 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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YS51 EBV is a 2002 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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