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X197 WCG

2000 Yamaha EW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

12,933 mi
Last recorded12,933 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha EW508,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 WCG
MakeYamaha
ModelEW50
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 12,933 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 12,933 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 12,933 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 11,514 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 11,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 10,384 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 9,381 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 9,381 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 8,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 7,776 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 6,420 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 6,180 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 6,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jul 2008 6,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 6,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 6,164 miles

front brake light switch does not work.

Fail 18 Sep 2006 6,162 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake light switch not working

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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X197 WCG is a 2000 Yamaha EW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X197 WCG, 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 X197 WCG registered?

X197 WCG is a 2000 Yamaha EW50, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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