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BV51 CAU

2002 Yamaha CW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,034 mi
Last recorded5,034 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha CW507,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 CAU
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 5,034 miles

Nearside Front Indicator Lens Cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2025 5,025 miles

Fuel hose leaking No Clips To Secure The Piping To The Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator Lens Cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 4,749 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 4,749 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 4,443 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 4,399 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 4,342 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 4,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 4,342 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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BV51 CAU is a 2002 Yamaha CW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 7,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV51 CAU, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV51 CAU registered?

BV51 CAU is a 2002 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is BV51 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 CAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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