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N426 TLJ

1996 Yamaha CY50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,596 mi
Last recorded8,596 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha CY505,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 TLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelCY50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 8,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 8,375 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

front panel held together with tape

Pass 31 Jul 2020 8,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 7,476 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 7,476 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2016 7,243 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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N426 TLJ is a 1996 Yamaha CY50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha CY50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 5,101 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 CY50 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N426 TLJ, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha CY50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N426 TLJ registered?

N426 TLJ is a 1996 Yamaha CY50, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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