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S38 TNG

1999 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,098 mi
Last recorded15,098 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Yamaha CW507,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 TNG
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 15,098 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 15,098 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable excessively worn adjust rearbrake (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 14,573 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 14,559 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,488 miles

Nearside Front travel on hand brake

Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,943 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 12,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 11,429 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 11,429 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,673 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 7,672 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 3,088 miles

Offside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 3,088 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 805 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 805 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive 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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S38 TNG is a 1999 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 7,471 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 S38 TNG, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S38 TNG registered?

S38 TNG is a 1999 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S38 TNG safe to buy?

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