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PO51 SVL

2001 Yamaha CW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,210 mi
Last recorded5,210 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha CW509,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 SVL
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2015 5,210 miles

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

Centre Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 4,661 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

frame corroded

front forks pitted

main beam warning light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2012 4,286 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 4,286 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 4,155 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2010 3,721 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 3,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 2,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 2,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 2,063 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 2,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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PO51 SVL is a 2001 Yamaha CW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PO51 SVL, 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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PO51 SVL is a 2001 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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