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A494 NCG

1984 Yamaha DT50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,655 mi
Last recorded33,655 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Yamaha DT5022,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA494 NCG
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 33,655 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,561 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 33,251 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 33,247 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,872 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 30,872 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,849 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 30,844 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 29,981 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 29,981 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT50?

Based on 3,954 MOT tests across 804 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 200
reflector on motorcycle missing 181
Direction indicators not working 91
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 84
Direction indicator not working 79
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A494 NCG is a 1984 Yamaha DT50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 22,097 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 DT50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A494 NCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT50 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A494 NCG is a 1984 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 24 January 1984.

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