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K497 YFL

1993 Yamaha CY50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,474 mi
Last recorded6,474 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 YFL
MakeYamaha
ModelCY50
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2007 6,474 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 3,652 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha CY50?

Based on 865 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
386
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 21
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 9
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 9
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K497 YFL is a 1993 Yamaha CY50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Yamaha CY50 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K497 YFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha CY50 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha CY50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K497 YFL registered?

K497 YFL is a 1993 Yamaha CY50, first registered on 12 February 1993.

Is K497 YFL safe to buy?

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