Yamaha EW50
Real ownership data from 544 UK EW50 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common EW50 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 15.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 11% |
| Electrical | major | 9.4% |
| Other | dangerous | 8.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 8.3% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 5% |
| Brakes | user entered | 2.7% |
| Suspension | major | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
EW50 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 81 | 8,061 mi | 942 | 73.81% |
| 2002 | 93 | 8,025 mi | 762 | 70.36% |
| 2001 | 128 | 9,220 mi | 762 | 68.04% |
| 2000 | 237 | 9,422 mi | 785 | 67.65% |
EW50 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha EW50?
Across 544 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (15.4% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (11% of all recorded faults), electrical (9.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha EW50?
The median Yamaha EW50 in the UK has covered 8,817 miles, and typically rides about 801 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,970 and 13,238 miles.
Is the Yamaha EW50 reliable?
69.39% of Yamaha EW50 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.25 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 544 Yamaha EW50 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.