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G423 CGL

1990 Yamaha CW50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,753 mi
Last recorded3,753 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Yamaha CW505,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG423 CGL
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 3,753 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 3,732 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 3,732 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 3,496 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 3,496 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 394 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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G423 CGL is a 1990 Yamaha CW50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 5,313 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 G423 CGL, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G423 CGL is a 1990 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is G423 CGL safe to buy?

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