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P339 UAM

1997 Yamaha CW50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,883 mi
Last recorded9,883 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CW509,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 UAM
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 9,883 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim not tested no image visable (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

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

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

Front brake set up incorrect,

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

No mirrors fitted

either the disc is too small or the pads and incorrect, the pads overlap the disc

Fail 28 Jun 2016 9,888 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

No mirrors fitted

Rear brake performance low

Trailing arm bracket fouling exhaust

Trailing arm bushes soft

Pass 17 Jun 2015 9,888 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 9,888 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 7,017 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 7,017 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,017 miles

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

Front Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 7,017 miles

Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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

Front Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 6,202 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 4,807 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aims on lower limits.

Rear brake lever reserve travel nearing limits.

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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P339 UAM is a 1997 Yamaha CW50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 9,822 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 P339 UAM, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P339 UAM is a 1997 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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