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H596 HCV

1991 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,512 mi
Last recorded4,512 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 Yamaha CW504,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH596 HCV
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 4,512 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 4,512 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 4,512 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 4,512 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 4,512 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slightly reduced damping on rear shock.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 4,222 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2013 4,222 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2012 4,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2008 4,222 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 4,222 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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H596 HCV is a 1991 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 4,512 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 H596 HCV, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H596 HCV registered?

H596 HCV is a 1991 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 21 May 1991.

Is H596 HCV safe to buy?

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