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G983 YDX

1990 Yamaha CG50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,318 mi
Last recorded6,318 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha CG504,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG983 YDX
MakeYamaha
ModelCG50
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2025 6,318 miles

Forks slightly corroded Inner legs (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 6,310 miles

Forks slightly corroded Inner legs (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 6,310 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Inner fork legs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 6,241 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork inner legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2012 6,179 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 5,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 5,286 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 4,818 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 4,205 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 3,563 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 2,780 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha CG50?

Based on 759 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
439
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
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G983 YDX is a 1990 Yamaha CG50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha CG50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 4,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha CG50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G983 YDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha CG50 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Yamaha CG50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G983 YDX registered?

G983 YDX is a 1990 Yamaha CG50, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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