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R141 GMW

1997 Yamaha CW50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,778 mi
Last recorded9,778 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CW509,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 GMW
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 9,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 6,879 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 6,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,842 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,807 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 29,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 29,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

handle bars twisted

Fail 5 Apr 2008 29,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

handle bars twisted

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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R141 GMW is a 1997 Yamaha CW50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R141 GMW, 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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R141 GMW is a 1997 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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