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R51 SER

1998 Yamaha CW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,907 mi
Last recorded26,907 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha CW508,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 SER
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 26,907 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 26,825 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 25,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,687 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 24,687 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,687 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,888 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 10,991 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,087 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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R51 SER is a 1998 Yamaha CW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 8,208 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 R51 SER, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R51 SER registered?

R51 SER is a 1998 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R51 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R51 SER shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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