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S959 XHE

1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,500 mi
Last recorded18,500 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng8,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 XHE
MakeYamaha
ModelCw 50 Ng
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013 18,500 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 18,500 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,030 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 14,916 miles

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,593 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 14,592 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 12,083 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 12,083 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Cw 50 Ng?

Based on 1,121 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 73
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
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S959 XHE is a 1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 8,392 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 Cw 50 Ng fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S959 XHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Cw 50 Ng typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Cw 50 Ng is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S959 XHE registered?

S959 XHE is a 1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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