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YJ62 MMX

2012 Smc Cg 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,543 mi
Last recorded7,543 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smc Cg 5003,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 MMX
MakeSmc
ModelCg 500
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 7,543 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 7,539 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip not secure to handlebars. (2.2.1 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 7,334 miles

rear axle bearings worn slight play

Fail 10 Jul 2024 7,334 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

rear axle bearings worn slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2020 7,309 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working on handle bars (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,613 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 7,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working front and rear side dip main beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2018 6,389 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 5,586 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 48,265 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 3,004 miles

How Reliable is the Smc Cg 500?

Based on 1,028 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate missing 19
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
Obligatory mirror missing 11
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 9
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YJ62 MMX is a 2012 Smc Cg 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2012 Smc Cg 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 3,708 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 Smc Cg 500 fails its MOT is registration plate missing, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ62 MMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Cg 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Smc Cg 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ62 MMX registered?

YJ62 MMX is a 2012 Smc Cg 500, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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