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N196 HNW

1996 Yamaha CW50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,535 mi
Last recorded3,535 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha CW507,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 HNW
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2014 3,535 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 2,726 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 2,689 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 2,644 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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N196 HNW is a 1996 Yamaha CW50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N196 HNW, 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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N196 HNW is a 1996 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N196 HNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 HNW shows 4 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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