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GK51 KSF

2001 Yamaha CW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha CW509,014 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 KSF
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 May 2014

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake lever is broken but doesnt affect braking

Pass 4 Nov 2013

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

airbox insecure

horn insecure

Pass 8 May 2012 3,465 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

possible leak from rear shock absorber

Fail 8 May 2012 3,465 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

possible leak from rear shock absorber

Pass 23 May 2011 1,393 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 947 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 30 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha CW50?

Based on 4,610 MOT tests across 924 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 180
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 172
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 74
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 74
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 67
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GK51 KSF is a 2001 Yamaha CW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 9,014 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 CW50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK51 KSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha CW50 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK51 KSF registered?

GK51 KSF is a 2001 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 26 December 2001.

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