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CEW 596V

1979 Yamaha Rd

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,896 mi
Last recorded17,896 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha Rd19,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEW 596V
MakeYamaha
ModelRd
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 17,896 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 17,675 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 17,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,323 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,911 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 16,820 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 16,751 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,751 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,563 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,436 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,204 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 15,971 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 15,971 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd?

Based on 2,514 MOT tests across 385 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
199
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
385
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Horn not working 12
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CEW 596V is a 1979 Yamaha Rd in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha Rd models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 19,347 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 Rd fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CEW 596V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Yamaha Rd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CEW 596V registered?

CEW 596V is a 1979 Yamaha Rd, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is CEW 596V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEW 596V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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