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W749 RYA

2000 Yamaha CW50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,887 mi
Last recorded17,887 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha CW507,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 RYA
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 17,887 miles

Rear tyre perished on tread

Fail 19 Nov 2025 17,887 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre perished on tread

Pass 16 Apr 2021 17,886 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 17,886 miles

Front front tyre pressure low suspect slow puncture

Pass 22 Aug 2017 17,436 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 17,436 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,537 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,389 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 14,389 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,231 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 13,186 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,321 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

front tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,824 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 11,797 miles

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

slight perishing front tyre between treads

Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,015 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,098 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 10,098 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 8,737 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 8,737 miles

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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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W749 RYA is a 2000 Yamaha CW50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 7,058 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 W749 RYA, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W749 RYA registered?

W749 RYA is a 2000 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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