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S158 MHN

1998 Yamaha CW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,719 mi
Last recorded3,719 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha CW508,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 MHN
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 3,719 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 3,719 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 4,949 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 3,129 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 3,129 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear 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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S158 MHN is a 1998 Yamaha CW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S158 MHN, 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 S158 MHN registered?

S158 MHN is a 1998 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S158 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 MHN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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