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R968 WFL

1997 Yamaha CW50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,293 mi
Last recorded26,293 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CW509,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 WFL
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,293 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,379 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 24,377 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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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R968 WFL is a 1997 Yamaha CW50 in White 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 R968 WFL, 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 R968 WFL registered?

R968 WFL is a 1997 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R968 WFL 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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