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P71 PHT

1996 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,546 mi
Last recorded27,546 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha CW507,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 PHT
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2016 27,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 22 Jul 2015 27,173 miles

Front mudguard broken.

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight play in engine cradle mtgs.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Undertray loose at rear.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 26,165 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,580 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 23,580 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 working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,885 miles

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,304 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,983 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,882 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,995 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,777 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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P71 PHT is a 1996 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P71 PHT, 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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P71 PHT is a 1996 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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