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H189 VGP

1990 Yamaha CW50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

34,927 mi
Last recorded34,927 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Yamaha CW505,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 VGP
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,927 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 3,485 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear tyre pressure low

Fail 12 May 2010 3,484 miles

Front Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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H189 VGP is a 1990 Yamaha CW50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H189 VGP, 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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H189 VGP is a 1990 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 10 December 1990.

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