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R479 GDL

1998 Yamaha CY50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,334 mi
Last recorded5,334 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha CY504,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 GDL
MakeYamaha
ModelCY50
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 5,334 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 5,280 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 5,280 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 4,757 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 4,156 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 3,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 2,843 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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R479 GDL is a 1998 Yamaha CY50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R479 GDL, 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 R479 GDL registered?

R479 GDL is a 1998 Yamaha CY50, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R479 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R479 GDL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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