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N490 DYB

1996 Yamaha CY50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,494 mi
Last recorded6,494 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha CY505,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 DYB
MakeYamaha
ModelCY50
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 May 2024 6,494 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 6,492 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 6,489 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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N490 DYB is a 1996 Yamaha CY50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N490 DYB, 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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How do I check the history of N490 DYB?

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What year was N490 DYB registered?

N490 DYB is a 1996 Yamaha CY50, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N490 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 DYB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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