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L488 ATT

1993 Yamaha CW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,075 mi
Last recorded8,075 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Yamaha CW504,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 ATT
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,075 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 8,060 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 8,060 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 8,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 8,040 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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L488 ATT is a 1993 Yamaha CW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 4,260 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 L488 ATT, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L488 ATT registered?

L488 ATT is a 1993 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is L488 ATT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L488 ATT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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