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R542 VUY

1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,773 mi
Last recorded7,773 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng8,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 VUY
MakeYamaha
ModelCw 50 Ng
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 7,773 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Aug 2023 6,920 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 6,918 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect SEIZED SOLID (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jul 2010 6,907 miles

stop light from only 1 application

How Reliable is the Yamaha Cw 50 Ng?

Based on 1,121 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 79
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 73
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
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R542 VUY is a 1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 8,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Cw 50 Ng fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R542 VUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Cw 50 Ng typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Cw 50 Ng is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R542 VUY registered?

R542 VUY is a 1998 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng, first registered on 7 February 1998.

Is R542 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 VUY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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