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WX04 YZJ

2004 Yamaha CW50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

3,686 mi
Last recorded3,686 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Yamaha CW508,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 YZJ
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 3,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

front suspension soft

light pitting on fork stansions

Fail 28 Jun 2018 3,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

both front fork stanchions pitted

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2017 3,353 miles

both front suspension stanchions corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 3,353 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/90R10 (4.1.3(i))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

both front suspension stanchions corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 2,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/90R10 (4.1.3(i))

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

corrosion to both front suspension stanchions

Pass 14 Jul 2015 2,353 miles

both front suspension stanchions slightly pitted

rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 2,353 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

both front suspension stanchions slightly pitted

rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 1,614 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2014 1,614 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 772 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2013 772 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2012

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 1,077 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 10,777 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 9,949 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 9,949 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2009 9,144 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 9,144 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 8,170 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 14 Jun 2008 8,170 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,111 miles

perish marks on front tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2007 7,111 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

perish marks on front tyre

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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WX04 YZJ is a 2004 Yamaha CW50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WX04 YZJ, 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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WX04 YZJ is a 2004 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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