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G949 WFJ

1990 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha CW505,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG949 WFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2025 5 miles

clock change

Pass 23 Sep 2023 1,775 miles

clock change

Pass 15 Dec 2011 6,926 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 6,904 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 6,837 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 6,700 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 6,445 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 6,321 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 6,293 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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G949 WFJ is a 1990 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 G949 WFJ, 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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What year was G949 WFJ registered?

G949 WFJ is a 1990 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 31 May 1990.

Is G949 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G949 WFJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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