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HJ52 VEM

2003 Yamaha CW50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,654 mi
Last recorded17,654 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Yamaha CW507,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VEM
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,654 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 14,274 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2007 9,305 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 9,305 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2006 5,748 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 4,425 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 4,425 miles

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

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

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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HJ52 VEM is a 2003 Yamaha CW50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 7,803 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 HJ52 VEM, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ52 VEM is a 2003 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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