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JHT 97L

2003 Yamaha CY50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,020 mi
Last recorded6,020 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Yamaha CY506,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHT 97L
MakeYamaha
ModelCY50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 6,020 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 4,900 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 4,898 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 3,956 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 3,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 3,679 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 3,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 3,368 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 3,368 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 3,213 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear tyre has deep cuts but core not showing

Fail 6 Aug 2009 3,213 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear tyre has deep cuts but core not showing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 3,022 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear tyre has a small but deep cut but no ply or core exposed

Fail 18 Jul 2008 3,022 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear tyre has a small but deep cut but no ply or core exposed

Pass 25 Jun 2007 2,616 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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JHT 97L is a 2003 Yamaha CY50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha CY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 6,136 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 Yamaha CY50 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHT 97L, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha CY50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JHT 97L is a 2003 Yamaha CY50, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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