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H953 GCV

1991 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68 mi
Last recorded68 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Yamaha CW504,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH953 GCV
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 68 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

small cracks on rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 9,873 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 9,873 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2012 8,970 miles

front tyre slightly perished between tread

rear tyre slightly perished between tread

Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,805 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 8,805 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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H953 GCV is a 1991 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H953 GCV, 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 H953 GCV registered?

H953 GCV is a 1991 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H953 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H953 GCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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