Chunlan Starway CL50 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Chunlan Starway CL50 car check
Is the Chunlan Starway CL50 reliable? We analysed 381 real MOT tests across 160 vehicles to find out.
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The Chunlan Starway CL50 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chunlan Starway CL50.
Chunlan Starway CL50 — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Chunlan Starway CL50 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 49cc
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Not Available
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Wheel
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- Emission class
- Not Available
Chunlan Starway CL50 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Chunlan Starway CL50. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Chunlan Starway CL50 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Chunlan Starway CL50 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Chunlan Starway CL50 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Chunlan Starway CL50 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Chunlan Starway CL50 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Chunlan Starway CL50 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Chunlan Starway CL50 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Chunlan Starway CL50 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 101 | 81.2% | 881 | 2,264 | 3,491 |
| 2002 | 249 | 73.9% | 1,563 | 3,724 | 5,426 |
How Long Does a Chunlan Starway CL50 Last?
Based on 160 Chunlan Starway CL50 vehicles on UK roads.
Chunlan Starway CL50 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Chunlan Starway CL50 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Chunlan Starway CL50
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.2% MOT pass rate from 101 tests
73.9% MOT pass rate from 249 tests
The best year to buy a used Chunlan Starway CL50 is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.2% across 101 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Chunlan Starway CL50 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chunlan Starway CL50 THIS CAR | 76.6% | 381 | 3,064 mi | 24 yrs |
| Chunlan Starway | 75.4% | 334 | 4,551 mi | 27 yrs |
| Sukida Sk 50 QT-19 Lutetia | 69.4% | 379 | 5,594 mi | 20 yrs |
| Derbi Senda (restricted) | 62.1% | 691 | 11,213 mi | 26 yrs |
| Bajaj Chetak | 82.6% | 734 | 6,469 mi | 32 yrs |
Compared to the Chunlan Starway (75.4% pass rate) and the Sukida Sk 50 QT-19 Lutetia (69.4% pass rate), the Chunlan Starway CL50 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Chunlan Starway CL50Should you buy a used Chunlan Starway CL50?
The Chunlan Starway CL50 has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.6% across 381 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Chunlan Starway CL50 are brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (15 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (12), and exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (6). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Chunlan Starway CL50 owner drives around 329 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Chunlan Starway CL50 models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.