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R794 DGY

1998 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,877 mi
Last recorded27,877 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha CW508,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 DGY
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,877 miles

fr/tyre wearing uneven

Fail 30 Oct 2007 27,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

fr/tyre wearing uneven

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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R794 DGY is a 1998 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R794 DGY, 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 R794 DGY registered?

R794 DGY is a 1998 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R794 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R794 DGY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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