Yamaha EW50 (SLIDER)
Real ownership data from 692 UK EW50 (SLIDER) motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common EW50 (SLIDER) problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 27.8% |
| Brakes | fail | 12.9% |
| Suspension | fail | 7.7% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 4.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 3.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 3% |
| Other | fail | 2.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
EW50 (SLIDER) mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 55 | 7,486 mi | 1,172 | 65% |
| 2002 | 96 | 10,622 mi | 1,522 | 64.84% |
| 2001 | 144 | 9,528 mi | 2,267 | 55.1% |
| 2000 | 394 | 8,872 mi | 1,774 | 70.48% |
EW50 (SLIDER) questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha EW50 (SLIDER)?
Across 692 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (27.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (12.9% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha EW50 (SLIDER)?
The median Yamaha EW50 (SLIDER) in the UK has covered 9,348 miles, and typically rides about 1,577 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,908 and 13,037 miles.
Is the Yamaha EW50 (SLIDER) reliable?
66.26% of Yamaha EW50 (SLIDER) MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.23 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 692 Yamaha EW50 (SLIDER) motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.