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V849 ESG

1999 Yamaha CW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,487 mi
Last recorded2,487 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2005
Typical for 1999 Yamaha CW507,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 ESG
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2005 2,487 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 2,487 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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V849 ESG is a 1999 Yamaha CW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V849 ESG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V849 ESG registered?

V849 ESG is a 1999 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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