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N497 YKE

1995 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

872 mi
Last recorded872 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Yamaha CW504,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 YKE
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2013 872 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2013 872 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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N497 YKE is a 1995 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 4,387 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 N497 YKE, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N497 YKE registered?

N497 YKE is a 1995 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N497 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 YKE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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