Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1999 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng reliable?

Based on MOT data from 224 vehicles, the 1999 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Cw 50 Ng (1999)

224 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.5% first-time pass rate

1999 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng

CarHunch analysed 224 real MOT records for the 1999 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 1999 Yamaha CW 50 NG is a reliability problem: only 11.2% pass first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, which means nearly 9 in 10 fail their MOT. The dangerous defect rate of 2.7% is mercifully low, so catastrophic safety issues are rare, but the sheer volume of failures across all categories makes this scooter a poor buy.

At under 10,000 miles on average, these machines are running at very low mileage for their age, yet they're still piling up failures—averaging 0.21 failures and 0.4 advisories per vehicle—suggesting design or maintenance issues rather than wear-and-tear. If you're considering one, budget heavily for repairs before and after purchase, and have a trusted mechanic inspect the lights, exhaust system, and tyres in detail before committing.

We have limited data for the 1999 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

73.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

2.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.21

Over 1.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 7k–13k

For context

These stats describe 224 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 224 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 911 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 32.8%

299

Orange 27.9%

254

Red 14.7%

134

Silver 12.2%

111

Black 11.6%

106

White 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,205

typical

7,056

low mileage

12,595

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Yamaha Cw 50 Ng vehicles fall between 7,056 and 12,595 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,056 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,056–12,595 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Yamaha Cw 50 Ngs sit.

⚠ Over 17,003 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.21

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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