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G748 CKV

1990 Yamaha Bws

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,829 mi
Last recorded1,829 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Bws4,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG748 CKV
MakeYamaha
ModelBws
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 1,829 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 1,829 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 1,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 1,814 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 1,480 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 1,301 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 1,301 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 718 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Bws?

Based on 1,850 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
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G748 CKV is a 1990 Yamaha Bws in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Bws models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 4,170 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Bws fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G748 CKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Bws typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Yamaha Bws is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G748 CKV registered?

G748 CKV is a 1990 Yamaha Bws, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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