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WU53 EXM

2003 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

10,616 mi
Last recorded10,616 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng6,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 EXM
MakeYamaha
ModelCw 50 Ng
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 10,616 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

front tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Oct 2012 10,496 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 11,125 miles

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

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 11,125 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 11,125 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 11,125 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 11,125 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

engine cuts out when front brake is applied

Pass 1 Dec 2007 11,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 5,825 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 5,825 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Cw 50 Ng?

Based on 1,121 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 73
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
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WU53 EXM is a 2003 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 6,441 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 Cw 50 Ng fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU53 EXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Cw 50 Ng typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Cw 50 Ng is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU53 EXM is a 2003 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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