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R273 LLJ

1997 Yamaha CW50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,470 mi
Last recorded14,470 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CW509,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 LLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2010 14,470 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre sidewall is slightly perished

Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,360 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 11,772 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 11,772 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 10,030 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 8,240 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 7,376 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 7,376 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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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R273 LLJ is a 1997 Yamaha CW50 in White 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 R273 LLJ, 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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R273 LLJ is a 1997 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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