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S41 BCG

1998 Yamaha CW50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,202 mi
Last recorded8,202 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha CW508,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 BCG
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 8,202 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 8,202 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 8,982 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 6,442 miles

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

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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S41 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha CW50 in Red 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 S41 BCG, 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 S41 BCG registered?

S41 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S41 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S41 BCG 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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