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F129 PUY

1988 Yamaha CS50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 PUY
MakeYamaha
ModelCS50
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025
Fail 21 Feb 2025

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front fly wheel cover missing

Pass 18 Jul 2022 5,463 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 5,343 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2012 3,399 miles

front tyre is perished and should be watched

Fail 7 Mar 2012 3,399 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre is perished and should be watched

How Reliable is the Yamaha CS50?

Based on 6,571 MOT tests across 1,150 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
692
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 253
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 204
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 121
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 116
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F129 PUY is a 1988 Yamaha CS50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Yamaha CS50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 253 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F129 PUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha CS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha CS50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F129 PUY registered?

F129 PUY is a 1988 Yamaha CS50, first registered on 26 August 1988.

Is F129 PUY safe to buy?

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