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RE08 YKJ

2008 Yamaha CS50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

866 mi
Last recorded866 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha CS503,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelCS50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 866 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 105 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 6,365 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 4,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 2,929 miles

Frame covered in

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 238 miles

frame covered by body work

Pass 23 Jun 2015 6,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

frame covered by body work

Pass 24 Jun 2014 5,013 miles

frame covered by body work

Fail 14 Jun 2014 4,940 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

frame covered by body work

Pass 27 Jun 2013 3,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 2,391 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 816 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha CS50?

Based on 6,571 MOT tests across 1,150 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
692
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 253
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 204
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 121
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 116
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RE08 YKJ is a 2008 Yamaha CS50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha CS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 3,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha CS50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 253 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE08 YKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha CS50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha CS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE08 YKJ registered?

RE08 YKJ is a 2008 Yamaha CS50, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is RE08 YKJ safe to buy?

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