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RJ08 HGU

2008 Yamaha CS50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

5,873 mi
Last recorded5,873 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Yamaha CS503,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 HGU
MakeYamaha
ModelCS50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2014 5,873 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 5,568 miles

Front Indicators not standard poor visabilty

Fail 29 Jan 2013 5,568 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Front Indicators not standard poor visabilty

Pass 27 Jan 2012 4,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2012 4,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha CS50?

Based on 6,571 MOT tests across 1,150 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
692
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 253
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 204
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 121
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 116
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RJ08 HGU is a 2008 Yamaha CS50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha CS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 3,474 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 CS50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 253 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ08 HGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha CS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha CS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ08 HGU registered?

RJ08 HGU is a 2008 Yamaha CS50, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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