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R653 EFL

1997 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,954 mi
Last recorded13,954 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CW509,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 EFL
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 13,954 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 13,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,131 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R653 EFL is a 1997 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R653 EFL, 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 R653 EFL registered?

R653 EFL is a 1997 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R653 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 EFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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