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S987 JLJ

1998 Yamaha CG50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,181 mi
Last recorded8,181 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 JLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelCG50
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2008 8,181 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 8,181 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 8,176 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 15 Nov 2007 7,622 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 6,712 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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S987 JLJ is a 1998 Yamaha CG50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S987 JLJ, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha CG50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S987 JLJ registered?

S987 JLJ is a 1998 Yamaha CG50, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S987 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S987 JLJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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