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R530 AKJ

1998 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,175 mi
Last recorded35,175 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha CW508,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 AKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,175 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 33,097 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 33,097 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,050 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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R530 AKJ is a 1998 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R530 AKJ, 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 R530 AKJ registered?

R530 AKJ is a 1998 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R530 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 AKJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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