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R970 GKX

1998 Yamaha CY50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,916 mi
Last recorded9,916 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha CY504,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 GKX
MakeYamaha
ModelCY50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2020 9,916 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 9,743 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose EXHAUST CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 5,043 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 5,031 miles

battery needs to be charged.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 4,994 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 4,912 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 4,865 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 4,812 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,784 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 4,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,300 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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R970 GKX is a 1998 Yamaha CY50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R970 GKX, 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 R970 GKX registered?

R970 GKX is a 1998 Yamaha CY50, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R970 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 GKX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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