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N238 DKH

1996 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42 mi
Last recorded42 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha CW507,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 DKH
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 42 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 9,319 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,102 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,914 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 8,740 miles

Stand does not fully retract

Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,555 miles

Stand does not fully retract

Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,130 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 8,126 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Right hand headlight not working on dip beam

Pass 5 May 2006 7,738 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 7,671 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) 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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N238 DKH is a 1996 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N238 DKH, 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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N238 DKH is a 1996 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 2 March 1996.

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