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R853 GWU

1998 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,321 mi
Last recorded3,321 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha CW508,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 GWU
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 3,321 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 3,226 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 3,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension has stiffness in operation

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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R853 GWU 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 R853 GWU, 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 R853 GWU registered?

R853 GWU is a 1998 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R853 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 GWU 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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