MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,652 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)
How Reliable is the Yamaha CW50?
Based on 4,610 MOT tests across 924 vehicles.
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R159 MFM is a 1997 Yamaha CW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 9,822 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 R159 MFM, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R159 MFM registered?
R159 MFM is a 1997 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is R159 MFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R159 MFM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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