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P511 EWL

1997 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,694 mi
Last recorded17,694 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CW509,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 EWL
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,694 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 16,365 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 13,001 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,502 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,157 miles

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

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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P511 EWL is a 1997 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P511 EWL, 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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What year was P511 EWL registered?

P511 EWL is a 1997 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P511 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 EWL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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