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A689 MUR

1983 Yamaha DT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,409 mi
Last recorded30,409 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Yamaha DT5019,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA689 MUR
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 30,409 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 30,409 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 24,027 miles

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Central Front tyre perished between treads

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside chainguard missing

Fail 14 Jun 2018 24,026 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swingarm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly throttle action stiff. nut loose on cable mounting to switchgear (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Central Front tyre perished between treads

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front clutch lever pivot very worn

Nearside chainguard missing

Nearside Front clutch cable frayed to excess

Nearside gear lever loose on spline

Pass 2 Jun 2017 24,024 miles

Front tyre is starting to perish.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 24,029 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed perished through to the cords. (4.1.2a(iii)

Front tyre is starting to perish.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 24,007 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock lower bush has play in it.

seat bolt missing on the nearside.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 24,007 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock lower bush has play in it.

seat bolt missing on the nearside.

Pass 6 Apr 2007 22,116 miles

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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A689 MUR is a 1983 Yamaha DT50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 19,648 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 A689 MUR, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A689 MUR is a 1983 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 22 September 1983.

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