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J830 YET

1991 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,412 mi
Last recorded8,412 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha CW504,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ830 YET
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 8,412 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 8,355 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 8,320 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 8,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 7,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 7,378 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 7,205 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 5,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 5,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 5,665 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 5,600 miles

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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J830 YET is a 1991 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J830 YET, 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 J830 YET registered?

J830 YET is a 1991 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 12 November 1991.

Is J830 YET safe to buy?

The MOT history for J830 YET shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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