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R688 MDG

1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng

Blue Petrol 70cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,100 mi
Last recorded5,100 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng8,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 MDG
MakeYamaha
ModelCw 50 Ng
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine70cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 5,100 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 4,932 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 4,746 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 4,720 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 4,493 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 4,493 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. No movement in front suspension. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 3,277 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 3,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 2,363 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Cw 50 Ng?

Based on 1,121 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 73
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
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R688 MDG is a 1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng in Blue with a 70cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 8,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Cw 50 Ng fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R688 MDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Cw 50 Ng typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Cw 50 Ng is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R688 MDG is a 1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R688 MDG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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