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P842 VHO

1996 Yamaha CS50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

798 mi
Last recorded798 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 VHO
MakeYamaha
ModelCS50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 744 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 591 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 398 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 398 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 245 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise front brake lever short

Pass 31 Jul 2019 9,998 miles

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

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 9,666 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement front fork bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 9,120 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 8,480 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 7,926 miles

rear rack slightly loose

Pass 18 Jul 2014 7,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 6,618 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 6,618 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 6,117 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise front tyre perished

Pass 20 Jul 2011 5,932 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 5,481 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 5,481 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 5,067 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,872 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 4,465 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 3,816 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha CS50?

Based on 6,571 MOT tests across 1,150 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
692
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 253
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 204
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 121
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 116
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P842 VHO is a 1996 Yamaha CS50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

The most common reason a Yamaha CS50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 253 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P842 VHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha CS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha CS50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P842 VHO is a 1996 Yamaha CS50, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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