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G947 JYD

1989 Yamaha CG50

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

445 mi
Last recorded445 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Yamaha CG504,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 JYD
MakeYamaha
ModelCG50
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 445 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 445 miles

Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 26 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 26 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear break cable needs secureing

Fail 25 Sep 2014 7,427 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 7,427 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 7,425 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 7,425 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,425 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 7,425 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Main stand stiff on return

Pass 23 May 2011 6,912 miles

Front Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 May 2011 6,912 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2010 6,040 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 6,040 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2009 4,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 3,983 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 3,709 miles

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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G947 JYD is a 1989 Yamaha CG50 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha CG50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 4,508 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 CG50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G947 JYD, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha CG50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G947 JYD is a 1989 Yamaha CG50, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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