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P597 BUJ

1996 Yamaha CW50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,551 mi
Last recorded10,551 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha CW507,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 BUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 10,551 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 10,551 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 10,535 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,751 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 1,787 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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P597 BUJ is a 1996 Yamaha CW50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 7,598 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 P597 BUJ, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P597 BUJ registered?

P597 BUJ is a 1996 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P597 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 BUJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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