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AY08 GYE

2008 Cpi Sm 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,116 mi
Last recorded1,116 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Cpi Sm 505,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 GYE
MakeCpi
ModelSm 50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 1,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2026

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber slightly loose securing bolt looks slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 609 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect soft on damping/return (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tire sidewalls cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear passenger pegs removed> rear seat area covered at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2023 553 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 522 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 2,500 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 5 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2015 11,541 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 6,692 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 6,692 miles

How Reliable is the Cpi Sm 50?

Based on 978 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 56
reflector on motorcycle missing 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 49
wheel bearings have excessive free play 45
suspension bush has excessive free play 44
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AY08 GYE is a 2008 Cpi Sm 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Cpi Sm 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 5,451 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 Cpi Sm 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 GYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cpi Sm 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Cpi Sm 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY08 GYE registered?

AY08 GYE is a 2008 Cpi Sm 50, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is AY08 GYE safe to buy?

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