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S953 XHE

1998 Yamaha CW50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

10,080 mi
Last recorded10,080 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha CW508,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 XHE
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 10,080 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 9,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 8,853 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 8,853 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 8,503 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 8,410 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 8,410 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 8,313 miles

Central Front no front mudguard

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

Pass 29 May 2019 8,079 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 8,070 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Forks excessively corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Registration plate incorrect black bolts fitted to yellow section (0.1 (c))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front no front mudguard fitted at test

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 7,761 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 7,533 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 7,271 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 7,073 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 7,073 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 6,640 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 5,798 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 5,246 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 4,738 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 4,330 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 4,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 3,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 3,592 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 3,573 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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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S953 XHE is a 1998 Yamaha CW50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 S953 XHE, 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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S953 XHE is a 1998 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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