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VU54 VDE

2004 Yamaha CW50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,442 mi
Last recorded14,442 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Yamaha CW508,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 VDE
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 14,442 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 13,989 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 13,248 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,157 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 13,149 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Slight change in engine speed when turning steering left

Fail 9 Aug 2014 13,149 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Slight change in engine speed when turning steering left

Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,141 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 13,141 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 11,252 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 8,751 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 8,751 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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VU54 VDE is a 2004 Yamaha CW50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,246 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 VU54 VDE, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU54 VDE is a 2004 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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