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YX08 LCU

2008 Cpi Formula R 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

3,067 mi
Last recorded3,067 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2008 Cpi Formula R 505,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 LCU
MakeCpi
ModelFormula R 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 3,067 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 3,067 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2011 3,067 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 3,067 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 25 May 2011 3,067 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

How Reliable is the Cpi Formula R 50?

Based on 606 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
767
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
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YX08 LCU is a 2008 Cpi Formula R 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2008 Cpi Formula R 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 5,963 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 Cpi Formula R 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX08 LCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cpi Formula R 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Cpi Formula R 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX08 LCU registered?

YX08 LCU is a 2008 Cpi Formula R 50, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is YX08 LCU safe to buy?

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