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BX54 VBU

2004 Yamaha CY50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,341 mi
Last recorded18,341 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Yamaha CY507,552 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 VBU
MakeYamaha
ModelCY50
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front mudguard missing

Fail 26 Sep 2015 18,331 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front mudguard missing

Pass 7 Oct 2014 16,900 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

number plate cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2014 16,900 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2013 9,649 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 7,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 7,287 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 6,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 4,930 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 2,535 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha CY50?

Based on 865 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
386
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 21
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 9
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 9
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BX54 VBU is a 2004 Yamaha CY50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha CY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 7,552 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha CY50 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX54 VBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha CY50 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha CY50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX54 VBU is a 2004 Yamaha CY50, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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