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C178 HYD

1986 Yamaha DT50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,256 mi
Last recorded7,256 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 Yamaha DT5023,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC178 HYD
MakeYamaha
ModelDT50
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 7,256 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 3,513 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

front brake adjuster has no thread pertruding through lock nut ?

spokes starting to corrode on front & rear wheels

tyre pressures in front & rear tyres low ?

Fail 9 Oct 2007 3,513 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

front brake adjuster has no thread pertruding through lock nut ?

spokes starting to corrode on front & rear wheels

tyre pressures in front & rear tyres low ?

Fail 13 May 2006 2,145 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 May 2006 2,145 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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C178 HYD is a 1986 Yamaha DT50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha DT50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 23,276 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 C178 HYD, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha DT50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C178 HYD is a 1986 Yamaha DT50, first registered on 13 June 1986.

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