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B448 VNK

1984 Yamaha DT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,872 mi
Last recorded27,872 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1984 Yamaha DT5022,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB448 VNK
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 27,872 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 26,291 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 26,291 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,046 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 23,046 miles

Centre Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,959 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 20,959 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,761 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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B448 VNK is a 1984 Yamaha DT50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B448 VNK, 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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B448 VNK is a 1984 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 5 September 1984.

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