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N73 LAM

1996 Yamaha CG50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

695 mi
Last recorded695 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN73 LAM
MakeYamaha
ModelCG50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 695 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 670 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 7,738 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 7,739 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 5,890 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

the nearside front indicator is damaged but not showing any white light.

the rear mudguard is broken off on the lower section.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 5,890 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

the nearside front indicator is damaged but not showing any white light.

the rear mudguard is broken off on the lower section.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 3,603 miles

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

nearside front indicator has a cracked lens but is not showing any white light.

number plate cracked.

rear splash guard has been repaired and is secure at this moment.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 3,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

nearside front indicator has a cracked lens but is not showing any white light.

number plate cracked.

rear splash guard has been repaired and is secure at this moment.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 3,595 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 3,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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N73 LAM is a 1996 Yamaha CG50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N73 LAM, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha CG50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N73 LAM is a 1996 Yamaha CG50, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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