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R228 HNK

1998 Yamaha CY50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,003 mi
Last recorded9,003 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha CY504,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 HNK
MakeYamaha
ModelCY50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,003 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,567 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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R228 HNK is a 1998 Yamaha CY50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha CY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 4,968 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 R228 HNK, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha CY50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R228 HNK registered?

R228 HNK is a 1998 Yamaha CY50, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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