MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
no stand
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha CW50?
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S49 EWU is a 1998 Yamaha CW50 in Brown with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 S49 EWU, 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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S49 EWU is a 1998 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 11 November 1998.
Is S49 EWU safe to buy?
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