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P262 OLY

1997 Yamaha CY50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,502 mi
Last recorded1,502 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CY503,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 OLY
MakeYamaha
ModelCY50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 1,502 miles

crack in nearside front indicator lens

gaiters fitted to front shocks unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Sep 2020 1,326 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 1,321 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 1,291 miles

nearside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2012 12,165 miles

no rear view mirrors fitted

side wall on front tyre perished

Pass 21 Apr 2011 1,091 miles

front tyre has cracking,and will need to be replaced in near future.exhaust has slight leak and will require attention,top box fixing needs attention.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 702 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 674 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 9,785 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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P262 OLY is a 1997 Yamaha CY50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha CY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 3,915 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P262 OLY, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha CY50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P262 OLY registered?

P262 OLY is a 1997 Yamaha CY50, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P262 OLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 OLY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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