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R855 YKN

1997 Yamaha CG50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,258 mi
Last recorded3,258 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 YKN
MakeYamaha
ModelCG50
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 3,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 1,660 miles

steering head bearings slightly notchy

Pass 10 Jul 2018 9,714 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 9,654 miles

Both tyres were excessively under-inflated

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 9,536 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 9,460 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,366 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 9,330 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 9,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 9,049 miles

front tyre is perished slightly and should be watched

Pass 30 Jun 2010 8,847 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 8,847 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,426 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 8,099 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 8,099 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha CG50?

Based on 759 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
439
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 16
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 12
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
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R855 YKN is a 1997 Yamaha CG50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Yamaha CG50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R855 YKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha CG50 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha CG50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R855 YKN is a 1997 Yamaha CG50, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R855 YKN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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