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LJ57 LSO

2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,953 mi
Last recorded1,953 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle7,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 LSO
MakeYamaha
ModelXf 50 Giggle
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 1,953 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 1,953 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 1,757 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 1,759 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 1,747 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 1,747 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2016 1,735 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle?

Based on 1,238 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
550
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 12
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 7
Headlamp aim too high 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
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LJ57 LSO is a 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 7,628 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 Xf 50 Giggle fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 LSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LJ57 LSO is a 2008 Yamaha Xf 50 Giggle, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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