Cpi Formula R 50 (2008)
2008 Cpi Formula R 50
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2008 Cpi Formula R 50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 CPI Formula R 50 is a struggling performer: just 39.4% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, and nearly two in five owners face failures rather than a clean bill of health. With only 6.7% having experienced dangerous defects, the issues are more about wear and maintenance than inherent safety risks, but the pattern is clearly one of unreliability.
These scooters average just 5,556 miles—typical for a 16-year-old 50cc machine—yet rack up 0.56 failures and 1.5 advisories per test, suggesting mechanical fragility rather than high-mileage fatigue. If you're considering one, budget for repairs and factor in at least one failed MOT before it's roadworthy; a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist mechanic is essential.
What to check before buying a 2008 Cpi Formula R 50
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 148 | 39.4% | 0.56 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Cpi Formula R 50 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Cpi Formula R 50 vehicles fall between 3,438 and 8,308 miles.
MOT History Averages
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