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FJ05 GXB

2005 Yamaha CW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,058 mi
Last recorded18,058 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Yamaha CW508,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 GXB
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,058 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 18,038 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly front brake, right hand (3.1.3d)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel rear brake, left hand (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel/oil leaking onto rear tyre (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

all body panels insecure and held on with tape

Fail 8 Aug 2016 18,025 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,622 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 15,616 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 11,485 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 11,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 10,770 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 10,770 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 9,164 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 3,653 miles

play in rear wheel bearings borderline

Fail 28 Oct 2009 3,077 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 3,077 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 1,955 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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FJ05 GXB is a 2005 Yamaha CW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 8,556 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 FJ05 GXB, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ05 GXB is a 2005 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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