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L451 VFE

1993 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,685 mi
Last recorded8,685 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Yamaha CW504,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL451 VFE
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 8,685 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 8,683 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 8,681 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 8,298 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 8,298 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 8,127 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front tyre has early signs of perishing change soon as pos.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 8,127 miles

front tyre has early signs of perishing change soon as pos.

Fail 27 Nov 2010 7,826 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 7,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 7,669 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 7,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 7,621 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 7,559 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 7,378 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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L451 VFE is a 1993 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 4,260 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 L451 VFE, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L451 VFE registered?

L451 VFE is a 1993 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 13 December 1993.

Is L451 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L451 VFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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