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R915 NVJ

1997 Yamaha CY50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,054 mi
Last recorded3,054 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2006
Typical for 1997 Yamaha CY503,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 NVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelCY50
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2006 3,054 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2006 3,054 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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R915 NVJ is a 1997 Yamaha CY50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha CY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 3,915 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 R915 NVJ, 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 R915 NVJ registered?

R915 NVJ is a 1997 Yamaha CY50, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R915 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R915 NVJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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