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W979 CWR

2000 Yamaha Yh 50

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

8,987 mi
Last recorded8,987 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yh 507,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 CWR
MakeYamaha
ModelYh 50
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 8,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 8,957 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 8,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 8,735 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 8,734 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 8,632 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 8,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 8,494 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 8,351 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 8,074 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 7,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,857 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 6,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,184 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 6,181 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yh 50?

Based on 3,082 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
566
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 80
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 43
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W979 CWR is a 2000 Yamaha Yh 50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yh 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 7,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yh 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W979 CWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yh 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Yh 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W979 CWR registered?

W979 CWR is a 2000 Yamaha Yh 50, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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