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B494 XAT

1985 Yamaha DT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,803 mi
Last recorded7,803 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Yamaha DT5019,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB494 XAT
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 7,803 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 7,803 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 7,056 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 7,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 5,583 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 5,554 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 4,682 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 4,604 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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B494 XAT is a 1985 Yamaha DT50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 19,917 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 B494 XAT, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B494 XAT registered?

B494 XAT is a 1985 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 18 March 1985.

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