CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ08 UWS

2008 Generic Trigger Sm 50

Green Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

15,732 mi
Last recorded15,732 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Generic Trigger Sm 509,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Generic
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 UWS
MakeGeneric
ModelTrigger Sm 50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 15,732 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 15,732 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 15,228 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 15,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 14,598 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 14,592 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 12,678 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 12,678 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2014 12,678 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 12,678 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 12,091 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 12,090 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 10,921 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre underinflated

How Reliable is the Generic Trigger Sm 50?

Based on 870 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,326
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 25
suspension bush has excessive free play 24
Full Generic Trigger Sm 50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ08 UWS is a 2008 Generic Trigger Sm 50 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2008 Generic Trigger Sm 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 9,460 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 Generic Trigger Sm 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 UWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Generic Trigger Sm 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Generic Trigger Sm 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ08 UWS?

You can check the full history of YJ08 UWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ08 UWS registered?

YJ08 UWS is a 2008 Generic Trigger Sm 50, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is YJ08 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 UWS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ08 UWS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ08 UWS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.