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N151 YAJ

1996 Yamaha CW50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,029 mi
Last recorded13,029 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Yamaha CW507,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 YAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 13,029 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 1,302 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 1,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 178 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 178 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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N151 YAJ is a 1996 Yamaha CW50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 7,598 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 N151 YAJ, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N151 YAJ registered?

N151 YAJ is a 1996 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is N151 YAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N151 YAJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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