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R59 JGJ

1997 Yamaha CW50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,938 mi
Last recorded62,938 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CW509,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 JGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,938 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 62,938 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 52,938 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 52,938 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle dirty and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

REAR TYRE PUNCTURED

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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R59 JGJ is a 1997 Yamaha CW50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R59 JGJ, 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 R59 JGJ registered?

R59 JGJ is a 1997 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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