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S394 CFE

1998 Yamaha CW50

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

23,216 mi
Last recorded23,216 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha CW508,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS394 CFE
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 23,216 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,597 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 13 Mar 2012 21,597 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,344 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 17,344 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 17,290 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,290 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,795 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 13,791 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,607 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 12,607 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 11,255 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 11,235 miles

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

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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S394 CFE is a 1998 Yamaha CW50 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S394 CFE, 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 S394 CFE registered?

S394 CFE is a 1998 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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