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SM59 GLJ

2010 Yamaha CS50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,643 mi
Last recorded3,643 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Yamaha CS503,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 GLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelCS50
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 3,643 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 3,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases where it is mounted to cylinder (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition at front of pipe (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 3,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 3,114 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 1,697 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute nearside front and rear indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 May 2022 106 miles

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

Riders seat slightly loose not locking (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 106 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Riders seat slightly loose not locking (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 3,484 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

seat not locking

Pass 29 May 2020 2,576 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 1,252 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 1,251 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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SM59 GLJ is a 2010 Yamaha CS50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2010 Yamaha CS50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 3,433 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 CS50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 253 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM59 GLJ, 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 16 years old, this Yamaha CS50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM59 GLJ registered?

SM59 GLJ is a 2010 Yamaha CS50, first registered on 2 February 2010.

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