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T163 BSA

1999 Yamaha CW50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,963 mi
Last recorded7,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Yamaha CW507,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 BSA
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 7,963 miles

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

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

Rear tyre tread low

Fail 14 Jul 2020 7,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear tyre tread low

Pass 1 Dec 2017 7,216 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchions (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 7,213 miles

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

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

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchions (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 5,378 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Fork tubes pitted (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 4,438 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 4,438 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 3,056 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 3,054 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 1,802 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 1,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 1,640 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 1,562 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 1,338 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T163 BSA is a 1999 Yamaha CW50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 7,471 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 T163 BSA, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T163 BSA registered?

T163 BSA is a 1999 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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