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W878 OTS

2000 Yamaha CW50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,064 mi
Last recorded12,064 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Yamaha CW507,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 OTS
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 12,064 miles

both front fork stanchion pitted

Fail 3 Jul 2015 12,034 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

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

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

both front fork stanchion pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2013 10,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 8,720 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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W878 OTS is a 2000 Yamaha CW50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 W878 OTS, 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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What year was W878 OTS registered?

W878 OTS is a 2000 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W878 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W878 OTS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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