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R821 VLC

1998 Yamaha CY50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,252 mi
Last recorded6,252 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha CY504,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 VLC
MakeYamaha
ModelCY50
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 6,252 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 5,884 miles

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

Number plate damaged but readable.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 5,030 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 4,068 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 3,034 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 3,034 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 1,908 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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R821 VLC is a 1998 Yamaha CY50 in Blue 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 R821 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R821 VLC registered?

R821 VLC is a 1998 Yamaha CY50, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R821 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 VLC 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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