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Y881 NHJ

2001 Yamaha CW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,874 mi
Last recorded57,874 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha CW509,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 NHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 57,874 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 May 2015 57,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 53,011 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 47,185 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2013 47,185 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 46,598 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 46,598 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 44,766 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,766 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 43,642 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 43,611 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 40,523 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,078 miles

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

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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Y881 NHJ is a 2001 Yamaha CW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y881 NHJ, 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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What year was Y881 NHJ registered?

Y881 NHJ is a 2001 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y881 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 NHJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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