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W239 PFB

2000 Yamaha CW50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,285 mi
Last recorded9,285 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Yamaha CW507,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 PFB
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 9,285 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

tickover very high

Fail 21 May 2012 9,285 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

tickover very high

Fail 14 Mar 2012 9,194 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

engine has a very high tickover

Pass 6 Apr 2011 7,474 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 7,474 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 6,627 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 6,627 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 4,407 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 4,407 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 4,407 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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W239 PFB is a 2000 Yamaha CW50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 7,058 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 W239 PFB, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W239 PFB is a 2000 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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