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R397 DPV

1997 Yamaha CY50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,587 mi
Last recorded4,587 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CY503,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 DPV
MakeYamaha
ModelCY50
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 4,587 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 4,587 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure fairing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 4,431 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 3,958 miles

slight play in front forks

Fail 8 Nov 2018 3,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in front forks

Pass 10 Nov 2017 3,563 miles

exhaust system repaired

movement in centre stand pivot points

Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,363 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 3,563 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 3,563 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 3,563 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 3,563 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 3,563 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 3,563 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 3,401 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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R397 DPV is a 1997 Yamaha CY50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha CY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 3,915 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R397 DPV, 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 R397 DPV registered?

R397 DPV is a 1997 Yamaha CY50, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R397 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R397 DPV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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