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J496 WEO

1991 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

431 mi
Last recorded431 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha CW504,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ496 WEO
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 431 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 1,220 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 9,649 miles

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

cell cap missing of top of battery

Pass 3 Sep 2019 9,142 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 8,426 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 8,419 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 7,751 miles

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

Registration plate in poor condition but still readable.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 7,751 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate in poor condition but still readable.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 7,680 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 3 May 2016 7,673 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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 tyre pressure low

Pass 14 Apr 2015 7,359 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 7,239 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 6,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 6,872 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear panel damaged

Pass 5 May 2011 6,737 miles

both tyres are worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,968 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front fork legs are corroded

front tyre worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 5,152 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 4,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 3,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 1,775 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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J496 WEO is a 1991 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 4,512 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 J496 WEO, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J496 WEO is a 1991 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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