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N197 MCL

1995 Yamaha CG50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,654 mi
Last recorded5,654 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 MCL
MakeYamaha
ModelCG50
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 5,654 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear brake lever reserve travel low .

Fail 13 Jul 2009 5,654 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear brake lever reserve travel low .

Pass 14 Jul 2008 4,008 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 4,008 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 2,001 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 1,951 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 1,951 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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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N197 MCL is a 1995 Yamaha CG50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N197 MCL, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha CG50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N197 MCL is a 1995 Yamaha CG50, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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