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J838 SPD

1992 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,613 mi
Last recorded7,613 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Yamaha CW505,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 SPD
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2011 7,613 miles

Nearside Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Oil leak

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 6,590 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

centre panels slightly loose

seat do not fasten into lock

Pass 23 Sep 2010 6,590 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

centre panels slightly loose

seat do not fasten into lock

Pass 8 Apr 2009 5,951 miles

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 5,950 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,200 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 5,200 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 4,365 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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J838 SPD is a 1992 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 5,452 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 J838 SPD, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J838 SPD is a 1992 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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