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P548 PEG

1997 Yamaha CY50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

265 mi
Last recorded265 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CY503,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 PEG
MakeYamaha
ModelCY50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 265 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 240 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,772 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 7,454 miles

NO battery fitted at time of test

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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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P548 PEG is a 1997 Yamaha CY50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P548 PEG, 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 P548 PEG registered?

P548 PEG is a 1997 Yamaha CY50, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P548 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P548 PEG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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