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W97 WAM

2000 Yamaha EW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,040 mi
Last recorded14,040 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha EW508,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 WAM
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 14,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 12,212 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 10,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 5,456 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 5,046 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 5,001 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,507 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 20,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 May 2010 15,791 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 15,791 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 8,703 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 8,703 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

battery is in low state of charge may require replacement.

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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W97 WAM is a 2000 Yamaha EW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha EW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 8,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W97 WAM, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha EW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W97 WAM registered?

W97 WAM is a 2000 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W97 WAM safe to buy?

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