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P697 WGE

1997 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,677 mi
Last recorded11,677 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CW509,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 WGE
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,677 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,464 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 8,464 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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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P697 WGE is a 1997 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P697 WGE, 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 P697 WGE registered?

P697 WGE is a 1997 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P697 WGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P697 WGE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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