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VK55 LXF

2005 Yamaha CS50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,627 mi
Last recorded5,627 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha CS504,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 LXF
MakeYamaha
ModelCS50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 5,627 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 5,595 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 3,770 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 3,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Low Front - Need Changing Soon (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose Lock Loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 342 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 340 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 5,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 3,351 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 1,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 1,017 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 353 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 185 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 127 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 120 miles

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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VK55 LXF is a 2005 Yamaha CS50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha CS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 4,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK55 LXF, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha CS50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK55 LXF registered?

VK55 LXF is a 2005 Yamaha CS50, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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