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P705 UHR

1997 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,090 mi
Last recorded50,090 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CW509,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 UHR
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,090 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 49,663 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,623 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 49,410 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,256 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,835 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 46,830 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,271 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 33,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 33,127 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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P705 UHR 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 90%.

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 P705 UHR, 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 P705 UHR registered?

P705 UHR is a 1997 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P705 UHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P705 UHR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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