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P380 ORT

1997 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,526 mi
Last recorded31,526 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CW509,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 ORT
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2015 31,526 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,526 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 29,101 miles

oil on and around engine

Pass 29 Mar 2013 26,917 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 23,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,789 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,522 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 18,409 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 May 2006 18,409 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

front and rear tyre pressures low

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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P380 ORT is a 1997 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P380 ORT, 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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P380 ORT is a 1997 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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