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Y968 YBP

2001 Yamaha CW50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,002 mi
Last recorded16,002 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha CW509,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 YBP
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,002 miles

Impact damage to plastic covers. Front mudguard missing.

Rear shock set on hard position.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 12,255 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front fork stanchions pitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 9,716 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 9,716 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 9,716 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 8,583 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 8,583 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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Y968 YBP is a 2001 Yamaha CW50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y968 YBP, 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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Y968 YBP is a 2001 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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