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HF59 CTY

2009 Generic Trigger Sm 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,739 mi
Last recorded19,739 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Generic Trigger Sm 508,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF59 CTY
MakeGeneric
ModelTrigger Sm 50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 19,739 miles

Front brake lever hits throttle - when fully pulled in. Brake performance acceptable.

Headlight main / dip switch operating in reverse - main beam tell tale coming on when on dip beam.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2018 19,734 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s Main & dip connections reversed (1.2.2b(ii))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play Wheel spindle possibly loose (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R & L fork seals leaking (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 19,728 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s Main & dip connections reversed (1.2.2b(ii))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Footrest missing R & L Rear (6.2.1a)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. L/H (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play L/H - very worn (2.4.A.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R & L fork seals (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 15,320 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 15,305 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,738 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

no front chain guard fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 8,708 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 8,708 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 6,565 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 6,236 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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
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HF59 CTY is a 2009 Generic Trigger Sm 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Generic Trigger Sm 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 8,375 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 HF59 CTY, 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 17 years old, this Generic Trigger Sm 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF59 CTY is a 2009 Generic Trigger Sm 50, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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