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OU08 GKL

2008 Cpi Sm 50

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Cpi Sm 505,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 GKL
MakeCpi
ModelSm 50
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 1 miles

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

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 5 Sep 2025

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted Drive chain C clip incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Fork yoke insecure Top yoke securing nut missing (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play front wheel bearings have excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Brake lamp not working with rear aplication (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2024 9,247 miles

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

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 8,107 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 8,107 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 8,107 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 8,107 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 8,107 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2016

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Aug 2016

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated rear shock absorber upper and lower bush's (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jul 2014 8,081 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 7,662 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Cpi Sm 50?

Based on 978 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 56
reflector on motorcycle missing 54
wheel bearings have excessive free play 49
wheel bearings have excessive free play 45
suspension bush has excessive free play 44
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OU08 GKL is a 2008 Cpi Sm 50 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Cpi Sm 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 5,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Cpi Sm 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU08 GKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cpi Sm 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Cpi Sm 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU08 GKL registered?

OU08 GKL is a 2008 Cpi Sm 50, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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