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GX51 WYU

2001 Yamaha CW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,941 mi
Last recorded11,941 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha CW509,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 WYU
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 11,941 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,715 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 11,385 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 11,385 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Mar 2012 11,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,158 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 10,615 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 10,615 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 9,820 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 9,785 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 8,729 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 7,695 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 7,658 miles

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 6,253 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 4,561 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 4,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

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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GX51 WYU is a 2001 Yamaha CW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GX51 WYU, 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 GX51 WYU registered?

GX51 WYU is a 2001 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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